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Palace of Darius, Persepolis, Iran. Persepolis was built as Persias new capital city during the reign of Darius I (522-485 BC), first king of the Achaemenid dynasty
Fragment of a Lion Head, Achaemenid period (550-330 BC). Creator: UnknownFragment of a Lion Head, Achaemenid period (550-330 BC)
King Cyrus Handing over the Treasure Looted from the Temple of Jerusalem, 1655-1669. Creator: Ferdinand BolKing Cyrus Handing over the Treasure Looted from the Temple of Jerusalem, 1655-1669. Other Title(s): King Cyrus Handing over the Treasure Looted from the Temple of Jerusalem. Solomon Receives Gifts
Darius Marching to the Battle of Issus, c.1450-c.1455. Creator: Workshop of Apollonio di GiovanniDarius Marching to the Battle of Issus, c.1450-c.1455. Other Title(s): The Departure of Darius for the Battle of Issus
Stater (Coin) Portraying Mithrapata, 380-375 BCE. Creator: UnknownStater (Coin) Portraying Mithrapata, 380-375 BCE
(12) [Persepolis, (W: before restoration), 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce(12) [Persepolis, (W: before restoration), 1840s-60s
(3) [Persepolis (?)], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce(3) [Persepolis (?)], 1840s-60s
Tomba sulla rocca a Persepolis, 1858. Creator: Luigi PesceTomba sulla rocca a Persepolis, 1858
(5) [Persepolis], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce(5) [Persepolis], 1840s-60s
Porta d entrata alla ruine de Persepolis, 1858. Creator: Luigi PescePorta d entrata alla ruine de Persepolis, 1858
(10) [Gate of all Nations, Persepolis, Fars], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce(10) [Gate of all Nations, Persepolis, Fars], 1840s-60s
Veduta generale di Persepolis presa dalla Montagna, 1858. Creator: Luigi PesceVeduta generale di Persepolis presa dalla Montagna, 1858
(6) [Naksh-i Rustam, Near Persepolis], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce(6) [Naksh-i Rustam, Near Persepolis], 1840s-60s
(15) [Gate of all Nations, Persepolis, Fars], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce(15) [Gate of all Nations, Persepolis, Fars], 1840s-60s
(11) [Naksh-i Rustam], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce(11) [Naksh-i Rustam], 1840s-60s
(4) [Naksh-i Rustam, Near Persepolis], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce(4) [Naksh-i Rustam, Near Persepolis], 1840s-60s
(9) Untitled, 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce(9) Untitled, 1840s-60s
Ruine sulla terza terazza, Persepolis, 1858. Creator: Luigi PesceRuine sulla terza terazza, Persepolis, 1858
(16) [Apadana Hall Eastern Stairway, Persepolis, Fars], 1840s-60s
L antica porta d ingrezza a Persepolis], 1858. Creator: Luigi PesceL antica porta d ingrezza a Persepolis], 1858
[Persepolis], 1850s. Creator: Luigi Pesce[Persepolis], 1850s
(13) [Persepolis], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce(13) [Persepolis], 1840s-60s
(2) [Persepolis], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce(2) [Persepolis], 1840s-60s
(17) Untitled, 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce(17) Untitled, 1840s-60s
The Mother of Cyrus Saving His Life, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Mother of Cyrus Saving His Life, 1890. Parysatis defends her son Cyrus the Younger, Persian prince and general accused of plotting the murder of his brother Artaxerxes II
Site of Susa, 1890. Creator: UnknownSite of Susa, 1890. Susa, or Shushan, ancient city and capital of Elam in the Zagros Mountains. Administrative capital of the Achaemenian king Darius I from 522BC
Bagaeus Delivering His Messages to the Persian Guard, 1890. Creator: UnknownBagaeus Delivering His Messages to the Persian Guard, 1890. Bagaeus (fl. c520-517BC), an Achaemenid nobleman with written orders from Darius I to assure obedience of Oreates bodyguards with a final
Tomb of Cyrus, 1890. Creator: UnknownTomb of Cyrus, 1890. Lime stone tomb of Cyrus II (c600-530BC), founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian Empire in his capital city of Pasargadae. A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cyrus and Croesus, 1890. Creator: UnknownCyrus and Croesus, 1890. Croesus, king of Lydia, reigned from 560 BC until his defeat by Persian king Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid empire in 546 BC
Cambyes and Psammetichs, 1890. Creator: UnknownCambyes and Psammetichs, 1890. Cambyes II (c600BC- 559BC) king of Anshan in the Achaemenid dynasty defeats Psammeticus III, last Pharaoh of the 26th Dynasty of Egypt
Ruins at Persepolis, 1890. Creator: UnknownRuins at Persepolis, 1890. Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, the ruins of Persepolis are a World Heritage Site. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
The Boy Cyrus Playing the King, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Boy Cyrus Playing the King, 1890. Cyrus II (c600-530BC), founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian Empire. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
View on the Indus, 1890. Creator: UnknownView on the Indus, 1890. The Achaemenid conquest of the Indus Valley refers to military occupation of territories in North-western regions of India, from 6th-4th centuries BC
Death of Alcibiades, 1890. Creator: UnknownDeath of Alcibiades, 1890. Alcibiades (c450-404 BC), Athenian statesman and general, shifted alliance during the Peloponnesian War
Relief of a bull being attacked by a lion, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Relief of an Armenian man carrying a vessel, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Relief of Sogdians, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Relief of Indians, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Relief of Parthians, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Relief of Immortals, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The Immortals were an elite royal guard within the Achaemenid Persian army
Mesopotamian Silver and Gold winged goat, Achaemenid, 4th century BC. Gold and silver vase handle in the form of a winged ibex, Achaemenid artwork, 4th century BC
Doorway of the Palace of Darius, Persepolis, Iran. Persepolis was built as Persias new capital city during the reign of Darius I (522-485 BC), first king of the Achaemenid dynasty
Protome of a double griffin, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Protome of a horse, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Protome of a double horse, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Protome of half horse, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Relief of Syrians or Lydians, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Relief of a man holding a lion cub, Persepolis, Iran. Persepolis was built as Persias new capital city during the reign of Darius I (522-485 BC) and his son Xerxes I (485-465 BC)
Relief of cuneiform text, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Detail from a relief of a lion attacking a bull, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Relief of Medes and Persians, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Relief of a Persian man, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Ruins of the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Relief, Tomb of Artaxerxes II, Persepolis, IranTomb of Artaxerxes II, Persepolis, Iran. King Artaxerxes II Memnon ruled Persia from 404 BC until his death in 358 BC
Tomb of Artaxerxes II, Persepolis, Iran. King Artaxerxes II Memnon ruled Persia from 404 BC until his death in 358 BC
Back view of the Gate of All Nations, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was begun during the reign of Darius I (522-485 BC)
Panorama of the ruins of Persepolis, Iran. Persepolis was built as Persias new capital city during the reign of Darius I (522-485 BC) and his son Xerxes I (485-465 BC)
Tomb of Xerxes I, Naqsh-i-Rustam, Iran. The son of Darius I the Great, Xerxes ruled Persia from 485 to 465 BC. Determined to avenge his fathers defeat at the Battle of Marathon
Tomb of Artaxerxes I, Naqsh-i-Rustam, Iran. One of the kings of the Achaemenid dynasty, Artaxerxes I ruled from 465 to 425 BC
Tomb of Cyrus the Great, Pasargadae, Iran. Cyrus II, known as the Great (c585-c529 BC), was the founder of the Persian Achaemenid empire
Atossas Dream, 1880. Artist: FlaxmanAtossas Dream, 1880. Atossa was an Achaemenid empress and daughter of Cyrus the Great and Cassandane. She lived from 550 BC to 475 BC. From Stories from the Greek Tragedies by the Rev. Alfred J
Darius the Great Opening the Tomb of Nitocris, 17th century. Artist: Eustache Le SueurDarius the Great Opening the Tomb of Nitocris, 17th century. The third king of the Achaemenid dynasty, Darius I (550-486 BC) ruled the Persian Empire from 522 BC until his death
Part of a chariot model, Oxus Treasure, c5th century BC. The Oxus treasure is a collection of about 180 surviving pieces of metalwork in gold and silver, plus about 200 coins
Gold embossed costume-fitting, from the Oxus treasure, Achaemenid Persian, 5thC BC-4thC BC. Showing the head of the Egyptian dwarf-god Bes. From the British Museums collection
Embossed ornament in the form of a lion-griffin, from the Oxus treasure, 5th-4th century BCEmbossed ornament in the form of a lion-griffin, from the Oxus treasure, Achaemenid Persian, 5th-4th century BC. The Oxus treasure is the most important collection of silver
Achaemenid cylinder-seal impression referring to the Greek wars, showing a Persian soldier smiting a Greek
Achaemenid cylinder-seal impression of a Royal hunt. The King holds a Gon and a man with a flail seizes a bull. It symbolises the the triumph of the King over his enemies
Gold model chariot from the Oxus treasure, Achaemenid Persian, from Tadjikistan, 5th-4th century BCGold model chariot from the Oxus treasure, Achaemenid Persian, from the region of Takht-i Kuwad, Tadjikistan, 5th-4th century BC
Detail of an Achaemenid gold and lapis lazuli staffLapis lazuli and gold staff handle, made in Iran. Modern fake in Achaemenid style. From the British Museums collection
Carving of a bull and lion, Persian, 5th century BC. Detail of a carving on the north wing of the east stairway at the palace of the Persian king Xerxes I (ruled 486-465 BC) at Persepolis
Stone relief from the doorway to the Hall of 100 Columns, Persepolis, South Iran, c500 BC. Relief carving from the Palace of Darius I (548-486 BC), Achaemenid king of Persia
Stone relief showing subjects bringing tribute, South Iran, 6th-5th century BCStone relief showing subjects bringing tribute and gifts, Persepolis, South Iran, 6th-5th century BC. Relief sculpture on the stairway to the Audience Hall of Darius I (548-486 BC)
Griffin-lion relief in glazed brickwork, Achaemenid Period, Ancient Persia, 530-330 BC. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris
Palace of Artaxerxes II Mnemon, Susa, Persia, 4th century BC (1891). Reconstruction by French archaeologist Marcel-Auguste Dieulafoy of the palace of Artaxerxes II Mnemon
Darius I (548-486 BC) Achaemenid king of Persia from 521, with attendants, 1881. Chromolithograph after a frieze in the citadel at Susa
Gold plaques from the Oxus treasure, Achaemenid Persian, 5th-4th century BC. Man wearing Median costume; he has an akinakes (short sword)
