Cyrus didn’t just conquer cities—he absorbed them.

Local customs stayed.
Religions were respected.
Leaders were often retained.

That wasn’t weakness. That was strategy guided by wisdom.

#Diplomacy #AncientEmpires #LeadershipLessons #PersianHistory

In January, we're running 2 public workshops. If you're interested, please email archives@kew.org. They are funded by the fabulous British Institute of Persian Studies. #PersianHistory #Archives #KewLA

Apadana Stairway Reliefs — Persepolis — May 16, 2015 (#0040)

Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903) • 4.9 mm • f/2.0 • 1/400 s • ISO 50

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#persepolis #apadana #ancienthistory #basrelief #shiraz #achaemenid #stonecarving #archaeology #worldheritage #ancientart #persianhistory

Achaemenid Royal Tomb — Persepolis — May 16, 2015 (#0034)

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#Persepolis #TakhteJamshid #Achaemenid #RoyalTomb #AchaemenidEmpire #AncientHistory #Archaeology #WorldHeritage #PersianHistory

Remains of the Bull — Persepolis — May 16, 2015 (#0032)

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#Persepolis #Achaemenid #AncientPersia #PersianHistory #Archaeology #AncientRuins #BullStatue #StoneSculpture #AncientArt #HistoricalSite

⚔️ THE SILVER OF DEFIANCE.

This rare Tabaristan coin (1,250 years old) features the Zoroastrian fire altar—a bold relic of Persian resistance against the Arab conquest. A certified piece of history.

Secure this legacy: https://www.kinzercoins.com/

#KinzerCoins #PersianHistory #RareCoin

Excellent (albeit long) documentary covering #PersianHistory over the last 2500 years - youtu.be/uCaRNdDBi2k?...

Just finished my 23rd Book Review of the Year! #WhatAreYouReading #BookReviews #5thCenturyBCHistory #MilitaryHistory #GreekHistory #AthenianHistory #PersianHistory #SpartanHistory #ThebanHistory #PersianWars #PeloponnesianWar #Macedon #DelianLeague #HistoryBookChat
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Cyrus The Great | Iran | Dr Roy Casagranda

There are a lot things that the west assumes were created by the west…

#DrRoyCasagranda #History #AncientHistory #Persian #Iran #CyrusTheGreat #PersianHistory #TheBillOfRights

Feel the echoes of empire! ⚔️ This 6 Shahi, struck in Isfahan under Nadir Shah, isn't just a coin—it's a whisper from a time of conquest & revival. #NadirShah #Isfahan #PersianHistory #Numismatics www.usacoinbook.com/item/islamic...

Ouaou - the Mailman delivered!! Gotta get reading right away!! #WhatAreYouReading #BookReviews #5thCenturyBCHistory #MilitaryHistory #GreekHistory #AthenianHistory #PersianHistory #SpartanHistory #ThebanHistory #PersianWars #PeloponnesianWar #Macedon #DelianLeague #WargameResearch #HistoryBookChat

Cyrus the Great, a legendary leader, founded the Achaemenid (Persian) Empire, the largest of its time. His innovative satrapy system and inclusive multicultural leadership ensured stability. #AncientEmpires #PersianHistory #CyrusTheGreat #HistoryFacts #PowerAndIntrigue #RiseOfEmpires #WorldHistory

Did I make a goofy comedy video about ancient history? I think I did! Watch Greek king Aristagoras try and fail to get the Spartans help with his rebellion against the Persians.
#IonianRevolt #HistoricalComedy #PersianHistory #GreekHistory
youtu.be/DMzmxEifdog

Another mega-highlight of #SilkRoads for me: a Judeo-Persian document found in Khotan, China, 9thc. Written in New Persian, using Hebrew script, with some Sogdian, about sheep-trading. I can’t wait to do more research.📍British Museum. #medievalhistory #persianhistory #medievalbluesky #manuscript

Mo Rasoulipour shares the beauty of Iranian culture and its history. Make sure to watch the full long-form interview.

#Iran #Iranian #IranianAmerican #IranianArt #History #Art #PersianArt #PersianHistory #IranianHistory #eranshahr #mythical #monsters #culture #fantasticbeasts #podcast #middleeast

Listen to the latest episode of the bent Fig Media podcast. Available on #spotify #apple and other major social media and podcast apps.
spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/gUI3TtHkNOb

#Iran #Iranian #IranianAmerican #IranianArt #History #Art #PersianArt #PersianHistory #IranianHistory #eranshahr

Just finished my 72nd Book Review of the Year!! #WhatAreYouReading #BookReviews #4thCenturyBCHistory #2ndCenturyADHistory #MilitaryHistory #RomanianHistory #DacianHistory #GetaeHistory #RomanImperialHistory #MacedonianHistory #PersianHistory #GreekHistory www.goodreads.com/review/show/...