Achaemenid Collection

The Battle of Issus. Scene of the battle between Alexander the Great of Macedonia and the Achaemenid king Darius III

Iran, Fars Province, Persepolis, Achaemenid archeological site, Propylon, Gate of all Nations
Achaemenid archaeological site, Propylon, Gate of All Nations, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fars Province, Iran, Middle East

Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

Tomb of Cyrus the Great, Pasargadae, Iran
Pasargadae was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great. Today is an archaeological site and one of Irans UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Leonidas I (died 480 BC). King of Sparta. Monument in Spart
Leonidas I (died 480 BC). Also known as Leonidas the Brave was a Greek hero-king of Sparta, the 17th of the Agiad line King of Sparta[

Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Persepolis ancient columns at sunset, Iran
Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550 u2013330 BC). It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran

Palace of a Hundred Columns in foreground with the Apadana behind, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Babylonian wall tiles, Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

Babylonian wall tiles, exhibited at the Turkey Museum, Istanbul, from Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Lion, Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

Cylinder of Cyrus the Great with text written in akkadian cuneiform. Clay. Describes the conquest of Babylon in 539 BC and the capture of King Nabonidus by Cyrus the Great

Audience of Darius I. Persian art
DARIUS I the Great (550 BC-486BC). Persian Emperor (522-486 BC) of the Achaemenid dynasty. Representation of the king on his throne during hearing with officers Medes. Treasury Hall of the palace

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

IRAN. Pasagarda. Tomb of Cyrus II the Great, founder of Persian Empire under the Achaemenid dynasty. Persian art. Achaemenid period. Architecture

Close-up of turquoise ceramics, Shah-i-Zinda mausoleum, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

The celebration of Purim
5307589 The celebration of Purim.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the celebration of Purim. Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman)

Gold model chariot from the Oxus treasure. Achaemenid Persian, Takht-l-Kuwad region. Tadjikistan
532129 Gold model chariot from the Oxus treasure. Achaemenid Persian, Takht-l-Kuwad region. Tadjikistan. 5-4th century BC (figurine); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Darius I (548-486 BC) Achaemenid king of Persia from 521, with attendants, image after frieze in the citadel at Susa
532787 Darius I (548-486 BC) Achaemenid king of Persia from 521, with attendants, image after frieze in the citadel at Susa, 1881 (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Entrance to the Throne Hall with a relief on the door jamb depicting King Xerxes I (c.519-465 BC) leaving the hall
BAL112355 Entrance to the Throne Hall with a relief on the door jamb depicting King Xerxes I (c.519-465 BC) leaving the hall, Achaemenian period, 5th century BC (photo); Persepolis, Iran.

Fragment of a Lion Head, Achaemenid period (550-330 BC). Creator: Unknown
Fragment 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 Bol
King 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 Giovanni
Darius Marching to the Battle of Issus, c.1450-c.1455. Other Title(s): The Departure of Darius for the Battle of Issus

Costumes of the Achaemenid kings of Persia
Costumes of the Achaemenid kings. King Cyrus the Great on his golden throne, King Xerxes I under parasol, Persian king riding a quadriga or four-horse chariot, and on a galley

Entrance of King Cyrus of Persia into Babylon, 540BC
The triumphal entrance of King Cyrus of Persia into Babylon, 29 October 540BC. Solenne Pompa di Ciro in Babilonia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri after the painting by Angelo

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 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

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

Ka ba-ye Zartosht, Cube of Zoroaster, Zoroasters Kaba, 6th century BC, Naqsh-e
Ka ba-ye Zartosht, Cube of Zoroaster, Zoroasteras Kaba, 6th century BC, Naqsh-e Rostam, necropolis, Fars Province, Iran

Battle of Arbelas or Battle of Gaugamela - Jose del Castillo
Battle of Arbelas or Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC). Combat between Alexander the Great and the Persian King Darius III. Painting by Jose del Castillo (1737-1793). Detail

Battle of Arbelas or Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC). Combat between Alexander the Great and the Persian King Darius III. Painting by Jose del Castillo (1737-1793)

5th Century BC 6th Achaemenid Dynasty Empire
5th, century, BC, 6th, Achaemenid, Dynasty, Empire, ancient, age, Archaeological, Site, Archaeology, archeological, site, archeology, Architecture, Art, carved, Cross, Darius, I, the, Great, II

DDE-90025812
Turkmenistan, Merv, ruined structure of the central settlement of Gonur-Depeh in ancient Merv, the oldest and best-preserved of the oasis-cities along the Silk Route in Central Asia. Date: 16/06/2006

Stater (Coin) Portraying Mithrapata, 380-375 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Stater (Coin) Portraying Mithrapata, 380-375 BCE

Part of parapet, 6th-5th century BC (limestone)
5049834 Part of parapet, 6th-5th century BC (limestone) by Achaemenid, (6th century BC); 73.7x92.7x43.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Iran)

Double Griffin from a capital, Achaemenian period, (stone)
XIR375194 Double Griffin from a capital, Achaemenian period, (stone) by Achaemenid, (550-330 BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: capitals of the griffons; ); Iranian, out of copyright

Doors, windows and walls of the Palace of Persepolis, Syria
Doors, windows and walls in the ruins of the Palace of Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, Syria. Porte, finestre, mura, del palazzo di Persepoli

View of the ruins of Persepolis or Chehel Minar, capital of the Achaemenid Empire, Iran. Prospetto generale della rovine di Persepoli

Sufi mystics of ancient Persia reading prayer books
Sufi mystics of ancient Persian Zoroastrianism read prayer books under a thatched hut. I sofi. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek, Lebanon
View of the Temple of Bacchus within the Heliopolis, or Temple of Baalbek, Beqaa Valley, Lebanon. Elevazione del Tempio di Balbec

Fragment of a Wall Decoration from the Palace of Xerxes
491270 Fragment of a Wall Decoration from the Palace of Xerxes, Persepolis: " Guardsman" in Procession, 486-465 BC (grey limestone) by Achaemenid

Cylindrical Socket, Median or early Achaemenian period (gold & lapis lazuli)
BAL177065 Cylindrical Socket, Median or early Achaemenian period (gold & lapis lazuli) by Persian School, (c.7th-6th century BC); British Museum, London

Detail of the relief frieze on the East stairway to the Apadana (audience hall
XIR222707 Detail of the relief frieze on the East stairway to the Apadana (audience hall) depicting delegates from the subject lands of the empire bearing lavish gifts for a ceremony

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"Discover the Magnificence of Achaemenid: From Epic Battles to Architectural Marvels" Step into history and witness the grandeur of the Achaemenid Empire. The Battle of Issus, a legendary clash between Alexander the Great and Darius III, unfolds before your eyes, forever etched in time. Journey to Pasargadae, Iran, where the Tomb of Cyrus the Great stands as a testament to his remarkable reign. Pay homage to this revered leader who founded one of history's most influential empires. Marvel at Leonidas I, King of Sparta's monument in Spart—a symbol of bravery and resilience that echoes through centuries. Stand in awe before Ishtar Gate's majestic beauty—an architectural masterpiece from ancient Babylon that transports you back in time. As dusk settles over Persepolis, let its ancient columns silhouette against a breathtaking sunset captivate your imagination. Gaze upon Palace of a Hundred Columns with Apadana majestically rising behind it—truly an architectural marvel that showcases Achaemenid opulence. Admire Babylonian wall tiles adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant colors—a testament to their artistic prowess. Explore Persepolis further; every corner reveals stories engraved on stone walls whispering tales from bygone eras. Encounter fierce lions guarding Babylon—their imposing presence reflects strength and power synonymous with Achaemenid rule. Behold the Cylinder of Cyrus the Great inscribed with Akkadian cuneiform script—a historical artifact embodying his enlightened policies. The legacy left by Achaemenids is one filled with triumphs on battlefields and masterpieces carved into landscapes across vast territories. Step into their world; immerse yourself in their rich heritage—one that continues to inspire awe even today.