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Ancient History. Persia. Persian doctors and magi. German engraving, 1865
Ancient History. Persia. Soldiers of the Persian army. German engraving, 1865
Persian Lady, in the modern age, color engraving 1870
Ezra 6: 16: the Temple of Jerusalem is dedicated by King DariusEzra 6:16: the Temple of Jerusalem is dedicated by King Darius. Facsimile copy of a 15th century manuscript of the German School
Persian water wheel, Rajasthan, India. A traditional water wheel powered by oxen
Artisans city, Susa, Iran. An ancient city dating back to at least the 4th millenium BC, Susa became the centre of the Elamite civilization which flourished from 2700 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 Immortals, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The Immortals were an elite royal guard within the Achaemenid Persian army
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)
Relief of Shapur I, Naqsh-i-Rustam, Iran. Shapur I was the second king of the Sasanian dynasty. He ruled Persia from 241 until 272
Sasanian fire altar, Naqsh-i-Rustam, Iran. The Sasanian dynasty ruled an empire centred on Persia from 224 until 651. During their rule Zoroastrianism became the state religion
Relief of the investiture of Ardashir I, Naqsh-I-Rustam, IranRelief of the investiture of Ardashir, Naqsh-I-Rustam, Iran. This relief shows the investiture of the Sasanian Persian King Ardashir I by the god Ahuramazda
Cube of Zoroaster, Naqsh-i-Rustam, Iran. This square stone building, containing a room accessible by a flight of steps, stands opposite a cliff containing the tombs of four Persian kings
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
Trilingual relief of Darius, Bisitun, IranDetail of trilingual relief of Darius, Bisitun, Iran. This relief is the equivalent to cuneiform of what the Rosetta Stone represents to the understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphics
Tomb of Cyrus the Great, Pasargadae, Iran. Cyrus II, known as the Great (c585-c529 BC), was the founder of the Persian Achaemenid empire
Minaret, Shah Mosque, Isfahan, Iran, c1611-1630. Isfahan was conquered by the Arabs and converted to Islam in 642. It was the capital of Persia in the 16th century under the Safavids
Sassanian Arch, Ctesiphon, Iraq, 1977. Ctesiphon was the capital of the Sassanid Persian Empire. Known as the Taq-i Kisra
Mutineers Advancing on Delhi, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Persian War (1856-1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant
A Persian Parsi family, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]
The officer in charge of the holy shrine at Mashhad, Persia, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]
A Persian gardener, 1902. Artist: Herbert R SykesA Persian gardener, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]
Blind beggars of Tehran, Persia, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]
Persian snake charmers, 1902. Artist: W RauPersian snake charmers, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]
A Persian lady, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co. London, 1902]
Persian Almshouses, c1905, (1912). Artist: Walter Frederick Roofe TyndalePersian Almshouses, c1905, (1912). From An Artist in Egypt by Walter Tyndale, R.I. [Hodder & Stoughton, London, New York, Toronto, 1912]
Mogul of Persia, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]
Persia, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]
The Persian Vase, c1916. Artist: George SheringhamThe Persian Vase, c1916. From The Studio Volume 68. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1916]
Southern Persian Isfahan carpet, 16th century. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXII. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1928]
Indo-Persian rug, c1570. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXI. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1928]
A Polonaise Rug from Persia, c1630, (1923). From International Studio, March 1923. [International Studio, Inc. New York, 1923]
Persian Papier Mache Book Cover, c1600. From The Studio Volume 96. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1928]
