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Achaemenid Gold Armlet
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Achaemenid Gold Armlet

This is one of a pair of golden armlets. These objects are among the most important surviving items from ancient Persian craftsmanship. It is likely that they were intended for display rather than being worn. The lion-griffin terminals were...
Achaemenid Votive Plaques
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Achaemenid Votive Plaques

Votive gold plaques from the Oxus Treasure. Achaemenid Period (550-330 BCE) British Museum
Achaemenid Silver Wine Pourer
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Achaemenid Silver Wine Pourer

This rhyton is one of the most famous pieces of silverware to survive the Persian Empire. The front is in the form of winged griffin wearing a necklace originally inlaid with a semi-precious stone. The top is decorated with palmettes and...
Achaemenid Queen
Image by A. Davey

Achaemenid Queen

Depiction of an Achaemenid queen. National Museum of Iran
Achaemenid Gold Scabbard
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Achaemenid Gold Scabbard

Ceremonial gold scabbard from the Oxus treasure. Achaemenid Period (550-330 BCE). British Museum.
Achaemenid Silver Figurine
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Achaemenid Silver Figurine

Cast silver statuette of a nude youth from the Oxus Treasure. Achaemenid Period (550-330 BCE) British Museum
Achaemenid Royal Tombs
Image by Carole Raddato

Achaemenid Royal Tombs

Tombs of the Achaemenid kings of Darius I, Xerxes I and Artaxerxes I at Naqsh-e Rostam.
Achaemenid Gold Appliques
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Achaemenid Gold Appliques

Gold appliques from the Oxus Treasure. Achaemenid Period (550-330 BCE). British Museum.
Achaemenid Woman
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Achaemenid Woman

Gold fitting depicting a woman wearing a Persian robe and diadem. 6th-4th century BCE, Iran.
Map of the Achaemenid Persian Empire - Animation
Image by Ali Zifan

Map of the Achaemenid Persian Empire - Animation

This map animation shows the rise and fall of the Achaemenid Persian Empire over time.
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