Sasanian Empire Collection

The Night Attack of Bahram Chubina on the Army of Khusraw Parvis (image 1 of 8), c1560. Creator: Unknown
The Night Attack of Bahram Chubina on the Army of Khusraw Parvis (image 1 of 8), c1560

Hormuz Forces His High Priest to Eat Poisoned Food... c1485-1495. Creators: Unknown, Ferdowsi
Hormuz Forces His High Priest to Eat Poisoned Food, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsi, Iran, Shiraz, c1485-1495. Hormuz (Hormozd IV, r)

Sassanid general Wahrez killing the Ethiopian Aksumite king Masruq ibn Abraha. From Tarikhnama by Ba Creator: Anonymous
Sassanid general Wahrez killing the Ethiopian Aksumite king Masruq ibn Abraha. From Tarikhnama by Bal'ami, c. 1300. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Silver Cup decorated with a female figure, 5th-6th century. Creator: Sassanian Art
Silver Cup decorated with a female figure, 5th-6th century. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Silver Cup decorated with a female figure, 5th-6th century. Creator: Sassanian Art
Silver Cup decorated with a female figure, 5th-6th century. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Gold and Silver Kettle, 569. Creator: Sassanian Art
Gold and Silver Kettle, 569. Found in the Collection of the Guyuan Museum, Ningxia

Gold and Silver Kettle, 569. Creator: Sassanian Art
Gold and Silver Kettle, 569. Found in the Collection of the Guyuan Museum, Ningxia

Windows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Windows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1890. Destroyed by fire in 614 AD during Sassanid invasion, Emperor Heraclius rebuilt the church in 630AD

Magic bowl with an incantation text in Judeo-Aramaic and an image of the demon Lilith, 5th-6th century. Found in the Collection of Musee de la Castre, Cannes

Iraq - Arch of Ctesiphon built by Chosroes I
3790474 Iraq - Arch of Ctesiphon built by Chosroes I; (add.info.: Iraq - Arch of Ctesiphon built in the 1st century A.D. by Chosroes I)

Rome v. Persia (Sassanian), circa 300 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Rome v. Persia (Sassanian), circa 300 A.D. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, showing the ancient empires of Rome, Persia, and Armenia

Takht-e Soleyman, archaeological site, West Azerbaijan, Iran

Mountain landscape, Takht-e Soleyman, West Azerbaijan, Iran

Iraq - Ctesiphon as it looks from an aeroplane
3790472 Iraq - Ctesiphon as it looks from an aeroplane; (add.info.: Iraq - Ctesiphon aerial view. Photo taken in 1920s after creation of Iraq ( from Baghdad, Camera Studio Iraq)

Coin Portraying King Chosroes II, 590-628. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying King Chosroes II, 590-628. Reverse: fire altar with attendants, a crescent and star

King Peroz I of Persia on horseback (engraving)
3647178 King Peroz I of Persia on horseback (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Peroz I of Persia on horseback)

Khosran II of Persia with Cross and dove, on his mechanical throne (colour litho)
3638271 Khosran II of Persia with Cross and dove, on his mechanical throne (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Khosran II of Persia with Cross and dove)

Plate with an archer hunting lion, ca. 250-ca. 650. Creator: Sassanian Art
Plate with an archer hunting lion, ca. 250-ca. 650. Found in the collection of National Museum of Iran, Tehran

Gold Dinar with Bust of Shapur I the Great. Private Collection

Shah Anushirvan Captures the Fortress of Saqila. Artist: Iranian master
Shah Anushirvan Captures the Fortress of Saqila. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Gilded silver jug with dancing girls, Sasanian, 5th or 6th century. The Sasanian (Sassanid) Empire was the last pre-Islamic empire to rule Persia

Sassanid plaque showing a monster
A Sassanid plaque showing the foreparts of a winged monster in high relief from Persia. From the British Museums collection

A Sassanid silver dish showing the investiture of a King, 4th century. From the British Museums collection

A Sassanid silver dish showing King Shapur II, 4th century
An Early Sassanian gilded silver dish showing King Shapur II hunting a stag, 309-379. From the British Museums collection

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The Sasanian Empire, also known as the Sassanian Empire, was a powerful and influential civilization that thrived from the 3rd to 7th century AD. This caption takes us on a journey through various artifacts and landscapes that provide glimpses into the rich history of this empire. In Jerusalem, we find ourselves gazing at the magnificent Windows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in 1890. These windows stand as a testament to the grandeur and architectural prowess of the Sasanians. Moving on, we encounter a Magic Bowl adorned with an incantation text in Judeo-Aramaic and an image of Lilith, a demon from ancient folklore. This artifact showcases not only their belief systems but also their artistic expressions during this period. Next, our gaze shifts towards Ctesiphon in Iraq as seen from an airplane. The aerial view captures its majestic beauty and reminds us of its significance as one of the great cities under Sasanian rule. Venturing further into Iran's West Azerbaijan province, we stumble upon Takht-e Soleyman - an archaeological site steeped in history. Its ruins tell tales of grand palaces, temples dedicated to fire worshiping Zoroastrians, and sacred mountain landscapes surrounding it. Speaking of mountainscapes brings us back again to Takht-e Soleyman's breathtaking scenery; these towering peaks serve as reminders that nature played an integral role in shaping both culture and geography within this empire. Coins minted during this era depict King Chosroes II who reigned between 590-628 AD. These coins showcase his regal profile while shedding light on economic prosperity under his rule. Another engraving portrays King Peroz I mounted on horseback - symbolizing strength and leadership qualities associated with Persian kingship throughout history. A colorful lithograph presents Khosran II seated upon his mechanical throne adorned with crosses and doves - a representation of his religious tolerance and the empire's diverse cultural influences.