Achaemenid Empire Collection

Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire, Fars Province, Iran

Tomb of Cyrus the Great, 6th century BC, Pasargadae, Fars Province, Iran

Relief, Apadana Palace, Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire, Fars Province, Iran

Relief on staircase, Apadana Palace, Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire, Fars Province, Iran

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

Gate of All Nations, Gate of Xerxes, Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire, Fars Province, Iran

Persian limestone bull's head
5305180 Persian limestone bull's head.; (add.info.: Persian limestone bull's head from the Achaemenian Period. Dated 5th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

King Darius III of Persia
6266323 King Darius III of Persia; (add.info.: King Darius III of Persia, c. 380 -330 BC. Last king of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Wonders of Persepolis, Iran (engraving)
8631544 Wonders of Persepolis, Iran (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wonders of Persepolis, Iran. Illustration from Black and White)

Map of the empire of Darius (tribute paying countries) at its greatest extent, 1936
7125141 Map of the empire of Darius (tribute paying countries) at its greatest extent, 1936; (add.info.: Map of the empire of Darius (tribute paying countries) at its greatest extent. Darius I, c

Ruins of Persepolis (engraving)
8635123 Ruins of Persepolis (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Persian Achaemenid Empire)

Palace of Darius, Susa, Iran
6266278 Palace of Darius, Susa, Iran; (add.info.: Ruins of the palace of Persian King Darius I at Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, in present day Iran)

Ruins of Persepolis, or Takht-e-Jamshid
FLO4723011 Ruins of Persepolis, or Takht-e-Jamshid, capital of the Achaemenid (Routeenide) Empire

Entrance of the Persian royal palace (engraving)
8635121 Entrance of the Persian royal palace (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance of the Persian royal palace. Illustration from Hellas)

Cast of a relief depicting an archer
3930120 Cast of a relief depicting an archer, Persian art, kingdom of Darius I (multicoloured plaster) by Persian School; Museo Barracco, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Story of Cyrus II The Great, c. 1590 (tapestry)
CUL4906289 Story of Cyrus II The Great, c.1590 (tapestry) by Belgian School, (16th century); (add.info.: Story of Cyrus: Astyages recognizes Cyrus. ca. 1590. (343 x 316 cm)

Story of Cyrus II The Great, c. 1590 (tapestry)
CUL4906505 Story of Cyrus II The Great, c.1590 (tapestry) by Belgian School, (16th century); (add.info.: Story of Cyrus: Combat between two warriors and the death of Cyrus. ca. 1590. (337 x 255 cm)

Story of Cyrus II The Great, c. 1590 (tapestry)
CUL4906245 Story of Cyrus II The Great, c.1590 (tapestry) by Belgian School, (16th century); (add.info.: Story of Cyrus: Astyages recognizes Cyrus. ca. 1590. (343 x 316 cm)

Story of Cyrus II The Great, c. 1590 (tapestry)
CUL4906337 Story of Cyrus II The Great, c.1590 (tapestry) by Belgian School, (16th century); (add.info.: Story of Cyrus: Astyages recognizes Cyrus. ca. 1590. (343 x 316 cm)

Story of Cyrus II The Great, c. 1590 (tapestry)
CUL4906299 Story of Cyrus II The Great, c.1590 (tapestry) by Belgian School, (16th century); (add.info.: Story of Cyrus: Astyages recognizes Cyrus. ca. 1590. (343 x 316 cm)

The Persian Emperor Artaxerxes III Ochus killing the sacred Apis bull of the Egyptians (engraving)
3647023 The Persian Emperor Artaxerxes III Ochus killing the sacred Apis bull of the Egyptians (engraving) by Vogel

Cyrus the Great, Persian Emperor (engraving)
3647019 Cyrus the Great, Persian Emperor (engraving) by Camphausen, Wilhelm (1818-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyrus the Great, Persian Emperor)

Bagaeus delivering his messages to the Persian guard (litho)
STC416099 Bagaeus delivering his messages to the Persian guard (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bagaeus (b.c.520)

Ruins of Persepolis (engraving)
818749 Ruins of Persepolis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Persepolis)

Esther before Ahasuerus from the Heilspiegel Altarpiece, c
3597163 Esther before Ahasuerus from the Heilspiegel Altarpiece, c.1435 (mixed media on oak panel) by Witz, Konrad (1400/10-44/6); 85.5x79.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

The fall of Babylon to the Persians, 540 BC (engraving)
3647020 The fall of Babylon to the Persians, 540 BC (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fall of Babylon to the Persians, 540 BC)

Jar handle with inscription in old Hebrew reading Yerslm (clay)
BLP449461 Jar handle with inscription in old Hebrew reading Yerslm (clay) by Achaemenid

Ruins of the Palace of Xerxes at Persepolis (engraving)
3647018 Ruins of the Palace of Xerxes at Persepolis (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Palace of Xerxes at Persepolis)

The Spartans at Platea (litho)
STC416110 The Spartans at Platea (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Platea, 479 BC)

The Persians storming the Citadel of Babylon in 539 BC, from Hutchinson
3614189 The Persians storming the Citadel of Babylon in 539 BC, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

Plan du Combat de Salamine Pour le Voyage du Jeune Anacharsis
5615776 Plan du Combat de Salamine Pour le Voyage du Jeune Anacharsis (Plan of the Battle of Salamis 480 BC) by Jean Denis Barbie du Bocage (1760-1825)

Alexander the Great at the Battle of the Granicus River in 334 BC against the Persians
1765813 Alexander the Great at the Battle of the Granicus River in 334 BC against the Persians, 1737 (oil on canvas) by Troost, Cornelis (1697-1750); 110A--132.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Gate of All-Lands, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fars Province, Islamic Republic of Iran, Middle East

The Tachara, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fars Province, Islamic Republic of Iran, Middle East

Apadana stairway facade, relief of the Achaemenids, Medes and Persians, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fars Province, Islamic Republic of Iran, Middle East

Ruins of the Hadish Palace, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fars Province, Islamic Republic of Iran, Middle East

Apadana stairway facade detail, relief of the Achaemenids, Medes and Persians, Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fars Province, Islamic Republic of Iran, Middle East

Darius I King Darius The Great Achaemenid Empire
Darius I, King of the Achaemenid Empire, opens the tomb of the Babylonian Queen Nitocris

A phalanx of Alexander the Greats Macedonian troops in combat with the Persian forces of the Achaemenid Empire

Map of the empire of Darius (tribute paying countries) at its greatest extent. Darius I, c. 550 - 486 BC, aka Darius the Great. Third Iranian King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire

Cyrus as a young boy pretending to be king. Cyrus II of Persia, c. 600 - 530 BC, aka Cyrus the Great, and Cyrus the Elder. Founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian Empire

The Battle of Issus, also Issos, southern Anatolia, November 5, 333 BC. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

The capture of Babylon by Cyrus the Great, ruler of the Achaemenid Empire, in 539 BC. The event ended the Neo-Babylonian Empire. After a 19th century work by an unidentified artist; Illustration

Cyrus II of Persia, c. 600 / 576 - 530 BC
Cyrus II of Persia, c. 600/ 576 - 530 BC, also known as Cyrus the Great?and Cyrus the Elder. Founder of the Achaemenid Empire and King of Persia, Anshan, Media, Babylon, Sumer and Akkad

Alexander the Great discovers the body of King Darius III. After a 19th century work by Gustave Dore. Alexander the Great, 356 BC - 323 BC. King Darius III, c.380 BC - 330 BC

Cyrus the Great entering Ecbatana, after defeating the Medians. Ecbatana was the capital city of the Median Empire Cyrus II of Persia, c. 600/ 576 - 530 BC, aka Cyrus the Great?and Cyrus the Elder

The Battle of Plataea, 479 BC, in which the defeat of the invasion forces of Xerxes was the final land battle of the second Persian invasion of Greece

A tomb near Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, seen here in the 19th century. From Monuments de Tous les Peuples, published 1843

King Darius III of Persia, c. 380 -330 BC. Last king of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia

The Battle of Gaugamela, aka the Battle of Arbela, 331 BC, between the forces of Darius III, last king of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia, and Alexander the Great of Macedon

Ruins of the palace of Persian King Darius I at Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, in present day Iran. After a print dating from the mid-18th century

Royal Seal of Darius I engraved with a picture of the king hunting from his chariot

Cyrus the Great cylinder, clay cylinder with cuneiform script describing the conquest of Babylon
Persian civilization, Achaemenids, 6th century b.C. Cyrus the Great cylinder, clay cylinder with cuneiform script describing the conquest of Babylon

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"Exploring the Magnificence of the Achaemenid Empire: Persepolis, Fars Province, Iran" Step into the ancient world at Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the mighty Achaemenid Empire. Located in Fars Province, Iran, this archaeological site unveils a rich tapestry of history and culture. Marvel at the intricate reliefs adorning Apadana Palace, showcasing scenes from daily life and royal ceremonies. One relief captures an archer in vivid multicolored plaster—a testament to Persian artistry during Darius I's reign. Ascend a grand staircase adorned with yet another mesmerizing relief within Apadana Palace. Each step tells a story of power and grandeur that once resonated through this majestic city. Discover Ka ba-ye Zartosht or Cube of Zoroaster—an enigmatic structure dating back to the 6th century BC—standing as a symbol of religious significance within Naqsh-e Rustam. Pay homage to Cyrus the Great at his tomb in Pasargadae. This sacred site holds historical importance as it commemorates one of Persia's most revered rulers from centuries past. Pass through Gate of All Nations or Gate of Xerxes—the monumental entrance to Persepolis—and imagine yourself transported back in time when kings walked these hallowed grounds. Delve into "The Story of Cyrus II The Great, " depicted on a captivating tapestry from c. 1590. Let each thread unravel tales of conquests and triumphs that shaped this empire's legacy for generations to come. As you explore these remarkable sites within Persepolis, immerse yourself in the splendor and magnificence that once defined the Achaemenid Empire—a civilization whose influence still echoes throughout history.