Tag: Ancient Persian

IRANIAN NEW YEAR NO RUZ , by Massoume PriceNo Ruz, new day or New Year as the Iranians call it, is a celebration of spring Equinox. It has been celebrated by all the major cultures of ancient Mesopotamia. Sumerians, 3000BC, Babylonians 2000 BC, the ancient kingdom of Elam in Southern Persia 2000BC, ...

The Persian Wars were a series of conflicts between the Achaemenid Empire and Greek city-states that started in 499 BC and lasted until 449 BC. The collision between the fractious political world of the Greeks and the enormous empire of the Persians began when Cyrus the Great conquered the Greek-inh...

Nestled between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the Persians, with their rich history and cultural tapestry, have left an indelible mark on the annals of civilization. Join us as we traverse the corridors of time to explore the captivating story of the Persians, from their origins to the zenith of ...

Adab - One of the earliest Sumerian cities. Adad - The mesopotamian Weather God. He was the son of Anu and was derived from an earlier Sumerian God, Iskur. Agade - Mesopotamian City. It was the seat of government for Sargon the Great. Akkad - The northern part of Mesopotamia. Sumer was the southern ...

Archaeology bridges the ancient past with the present, offering tangible evidence for stories that have long lived in the pages of sacred texts. In the case of the Bible, archaeological discoveries in modern-day Iran (ancient Persia) and Israel have revealed compelling clues that align with biblical...

Among the most captivating stories in the Hebrew Bible is the Book of Esther—a dramatic narrative of court intrigue, identity, and deliverance. What makes Esther especially unique is its setting: the heart of the ancient Persian Empire, known today as Iran. This biblical tale, set in the royal palac...

Ancient Persia was a vast empire that stretched from the Indus Valley to the Mediterranean Sea. It was founded by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC, and reached its peak under Darius I in the 5th century BC. The Persian Empire was known for its tolerant and inclusive culture, and its contributio...

When modern observers consider the relationship between Iran and Israel, the image is often one of geopolitical tension and ideological opposition. But beneath today’s headlines lies a deep and complex history—one in which ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) played a surprisingly supportive role in sha...

In the turbulent landscape of Middle Eastern geopolitics, few rivalries are as charged and complex as that between modern-day Israel and Iran. But while their current tensions are rooted in modern ideologies, security concerns, and regional ambitions, the roots of their relationship extend deep into...