This is statue of Darius I, commissioned in Egypt. This reveals that the Persians had influence and power of their people.
Persepolis Fortification Tablet
This is a Persepolis Fortification Tablet that was found in Persepolis. The PFT reveals that the Persians had ways of keeping track of all trade, tax and pay.
Glazed Bricks of Immortals
This is a relief found at the Palace of Darius in Susa. It is a relief of the Immortals, the bodyguards of the king. It suggests that the king had bodyguards that was very important and popular.
Herodotus
This is a quote from the Histories that was written by Herodotus. In this quote we learn how the Persian greeted each other, depending on rank.
The Behistan Inscription
The Behistan Inscription was commissioned by Darius I, in Egypt. The inscription has been translated to reveal that it conveys all of Darius I military victories. The inscriptions reveals how Darius I come to be on the throne.
The Avesta
The Avesta is the bible of Zorasatrim. The book has been made in different fragments, depending on their information, one fragment depicts all the hymns, while another depicts all their myths. The Book reveals Persian myths and how they followed their religion. It also reveals their God, Ahura Mazda.
Herodotus
This quote from Herodotus, tells us that the Persians loved their birthdays and that their birthdays was the most celebrated day of the year. The quote also tells us how the rich and poor celebrated their birthdays differently.
Herodotus
The Histories written by Herodotus, tells us many things about the Persians. One of which is this quote, this quote tells us that the Persians hated lying and to lie, was to commit a sin. To lie means that you are cast out of the Persian society.
The Gathas
The Gathas depicts all the hymns of the religion of Zarathustra. It is believed that the Hymns were all made by Zarathustra. The book reveals a religion that some of the Persians followed.
Herodotus
This is a quote from The Histories written by Herodotus. It is speaking of what the Persians did with their dead. Herodotus gives us information about the preparation of the dead and how the Persians went about this.
