June 2013
The Mesha Stele (or the Moab Stele) This basalt stele was discovered in 1868 at Dibon, the ancient capital of Moab, in Southern Jordan. Although... Read More
Picture of the Month
April 2013
Gold drinking goblets of the Persian Empire. These vessels were mostly discovered around Susa, Iran. They are now kept in the Louvre Museum, France. They... Read More
March 2013
The palace ruins in Susa The site is located near Susa, Ahwaz Province, Iran. It is maintained by the Khouzestan Cultural Heritage Handicraft and Tourism... Read More
February 2013
Poster of King Xerxes and Queen Esther (available in many book shops in Iran) Although Esther was not recorded in Iran’s official history, people seem... Read More
January 2013
A royal audience (Bas relief, National Museum of Iran in Tehran) A king of Persia sitting on his throne. His right hand holds a scepter,... Read More