This covers the beginnings of civilisation with the Elamites, until the fall of the Achaemenid empire at the hands of Alexander the Great.
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Iran: Fear of Running Short of Water

It was with a sigh of relief that Islamic Republic President Massoud Pezeshkian welcomed the new academic year and the start of autumn the other day- relief that what is dubbed “the thirstiest summer” ...
TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an early Elamite jar burial and traces of kiln waste at Tol-e Roubahi ...
Archaeologists uncovered a 4,000-year-old Elamite jar burial and kiln waste near Persepolis, revealing a large settlement in ...
Discover the world's oldest written languages still in use. Learn about the rich history and enduring legacy of Sanskrit, ...
While much of Sogdian culture may be lost to time, some of their structures still stand, including the ruins of an ornate ...
A new geotourism documentary series named “Face of Iran” was unveiled on Tuesday at the Iranology Foundation in Tehran, with ...
Definitive Edition adds Alexander the Great Chronicles DLC with new civilizations, campaign, and pre-order bonus.
Yet Iran’s theocratic rulers have begun not only tolerating but organising such events, part of a charm offensive to promote cultural heritage and try to win over a population disillusioned by ...
In a new book, 17 specialists analyze the secret military and political activities of the Eastern civilizations of Greece and ...
This is the depiction on an artifact called the Zvenigorodsky Seal of King Artaxerxes I defeating an enemy. Artaxerxes ruled the Achaemenid Empire from 465 to 424 B.C. (Courtesy Photo) Known as “The ...