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The Persian Empire and the Inaccuracies of, "300"

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The Achaemenid Empire and Persepolis

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An exceptionally beautiful photograph of the moon positioned between the magnificent, 'Gate of All Nations' or 'Gate of Xerxes' which is located in Persepolis (تخت جمشید), Iran.

As the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, several of the steles and reliefs depict the Persian royals and the warriors who fought during the Graeco-Persian Wars of 490-479 BC. Unfortunately, the movie, "300" and its sequel elected to present most of the Achaemenids as caricatures, rather than presenting them accurately, which will be addressed weekly in this collection.

Incidentally, Persepolis in Greek means, "The city of the Persians" and in 1979, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) declared these majestic ruins in Iran a World Heritage Site.

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Archaicheavens phenomena and manmade structurals pay homage to Universe.

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One of the greatest monuments of the Achaemenid Empire is the tomb located in Pasargadae of the founder of the first Persian Empire, Cyrus the Great (پاسارگاد ,مقبره کورش کبیر). Pasargadae was was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus.

Known as the King of Kings, King of Persia, King of Anshan, King of Media, King of Babylon, King of Sumer and Akkad King of the Four Corners of the World, Cyrus was the father of Cambyses II, who was the father of Darius the Great and the grandfather to Xerxes I.

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GOD is great

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One of the most impressive structures st Persepolis (تخت جمشید) is the Tachara, which is also known as the Palace of Darius the Great. Construction began under Darius' supervision, however, it was completed by his son, Xerxes after his father's death in 486 BCE.

This beautiful photograph is courtesy of the Geoheritage Institute of the Middle East (geohim.ir)

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Precision of the cut and fit would be so fine that barely a hair width gap remain between stones .so huge they'd have to be cut elsewhere. Correlating building work with constellations must surely be the idea of all-time.also...since ancientn Mesopotamia ( Iran plus)discovered stargazing so surely so..I believe from this greatest of all cultures and the first or oldest known civilisation of men had such huge wealth of knowledge that even though for still more century's on scholars would still find more to learn here. And yet I think we've lost more knowledge they had from then...than well still ever gain in mans entire Future in the same time frame... they werent just curiously genius . I believe them an advanced culture far far beyond still back then.than even modern day cApabilities can headiness today. How?. Often grill going unanswered ...even with ball our technology etc..they exceeded beyond our capabilities.. The buildings alone just prove the point academia from architecture to cosmetic surgery procedures and in and on and moreso...( exact in detail...flawless in technique...discovered methods..only a year back..in mod day!. Rediscovered in Persia..from billions of years ago but exact in written and drawn procedure.found in ancient texts.. Amazing?.well..of course :p. What wens till don't know and can't answer..we consume ourselves on having newnjdeasnand new answers. But Persians beat us all to this also. Hahahah. Thankgod so much survives on in beauty and majesty till today. Inspirational and exceptional skills impeccably crafted stunningly beautiful land ..this place was the Eden of creation I think also. Culture of kings :)

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The spectacular photograph is of the palatial ruins of one of the Achaemenid royals, Artaxerxes I (اردشیر یکم), the third son of Xerxes the Great.

Please click on the image so that the photo will be expanded for scope and clarity.

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These are truly a beauty and wonders of the Persian Empire.

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A spectacular bust in Shiraz, Iran of the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, Cyrus the Great (کوروش).

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The magnificent Stairway of Apadana Palace (ca. 500 BCE) which is one of the best preserved structures of Persepolis (تخت جمشید).

The Apadana was originally designed by Darius the Great (داریوش) in the first half of the 6th century BC, however, as a result of his death in 486 BCE, its construction was completed by his son, Xerxes I (Xšayaṛšā).

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Nice

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An exceptional photograph at Persepolis (تخت جمشید) of the Persian and Median warriors of the Achaemenid Empire.

Unfortunately, the movie, "300" and its sequel, "300: Rise of an Empire" made a mockery of one of Persia's elite divisions the 'Immortals'. They were named as a result of when one of these warriors was killed in battle or incapacitated, they would be replaced by Persians and Medes so that the unit would remain at 10,000 strong.

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Gorguse love it

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A stunning photograph which has captured the detail of 'The Gate of All Nations' or 'Gate of Xerxes'. This impressive monument located in Persepolis (تخت جمشید), Iran which was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire.

Persepolis in Greek means, "The city of the Persians" and in 1979, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) declared the ruins of Persepolis a World Heritage Site.

Photograph: Alireza Javaheri

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Happy Zoroastrian holiday

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A much more accurate depiction of the Persian command at Thermopylae (480 BC) from the 1962 classic entitled, "The 300 Spartans". Seated in the throne is King Xerxes the Great (خشایارشا) and to his right is Hydarnes (هایدرانوس), commander of the Immortals and to his left Mardonius (مردونیه), the Persian military commander. In the background are members of the elite unit of 10,000 warriors (Immortals).

As you can see from the image, the representation of the Achaemenid royalty and warriors, mirrors the depiction of the reliefs and steles at Persepolis, which is much more accurate than their portrayal in the movie, "300".

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fft#

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The magnificent, 'The Gate of All Nations' or 'Gate of Xerxes' which is located in Persepolis (تخت جمشید), Iran. As the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, several of the steles and reliefs depict the Persian royals and the warriors who fought for them....much different than their portrayal in the "300" movie and its sequel.

Persepolis in Greek means, "The city of the Persians" and in 1979, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) declared the ruins of Persepolis a World Heritage Site.

Photograph: Stefan Sonntag

#History #Classics #Persia

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