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Achaemenian Dynasty
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Ruins of the royal residence (looking south) at Persepolis, Iran, begun by Darius...
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Persepolis, Iran: sculpture
Armenian tribute bearer carrying a jar decorated with winged griffins, detail of...
Michael Roaf
Persian vase in the form of a fish
Persian vase in the form of a fish, gold sheet decorated with incised lines, details...
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Achaemenian dynasty
The Achaemenian Empire in the 6th and 5th centuries bce.
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