Tag: Art and Artifacts

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...

The Hellenistic Era was a time of great cultural and intellectual exchange. Greek ideas and customs were adopted by peoples throughout the region, and this led to a new and vibrant hybrid culture. One of the most significant impacts of the Hellenistic Era on biblical times was the spread of Greek l...

The ancient cultures section features many of the world's ancient cultures/empires. Presented with each is a brief history, a glossary, myths, rulers, and more. The Oriental Institute Museum is a showcase of the history, art and archaeology of the ancient Near East. An integral part of the Universit...