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Relief on the Apadana Staircase on the eastern wall [of the Apadana Palace] from the ruins at Persepolis, “the Persian City”, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Deriv — 16 Aug 2016

Did Darius Hijack the Persian Throne? Destroying Rebellion and Securing the Future – Part II

By Cam Rea

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With the death of King Cambyses II, the Persian Empire was in a state of war and confusion over who was the rightful heir. Even though the populace agreed that Gaumata was the rightful heir to the throne, Darius, royal bodyguard, saw it differently...
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Relief on the Apadana Staircase on the eastern wall [of the Apadana Palace] from the ruins at Persepolis, “the Persian City”, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Deriv — 16 Aug 2016

Did Darius Hijack the Persian Throne? Destroying Rebellion and Securing the Future – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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With the death of King Cambyses II, the Persian Empire was in a state of war and confusion over who was the rightful heir. Even though the populace agreed that Gaumata was the rightful heir to the throne, Darius, royal bodyguard, saw it differently...
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Deriv; Relief of Darius in Persepolis and roaring lion frieze found in the Apadana (Darius the Great's palace) in Susa. — 12 Aug 2016

Did Darius Hijack the Persian Throne? Ancient Coup and the Rise of Darius the Great – Part I

By Cam Rea

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Cambyses II began his rule around 530 BCE, maybe 529 BCE, and his reign ended in 522 BCE. Not much is known about Cambyses since he left no inscriptions of his own. Only Herodotus and the Egyptians seem to write about him, the Bible speaks silently...
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Deriv; Relief of Darius in Persepolis and roaring lion frieze found in the Apadana (Darius the Great's palace) in Susa. — 12 Aug 2016

Did Darius Hijack the Persian Throne? Ancient Coup and the Rise of Darius the Great – Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Cambyses II began his rule around 530 BCE, maybe 529 BCE, and his reign ended in 522 BCE. Not much is known about Cambyses since he left no inscriptions of his own. Only Herodotus and the Egyptians seem to write about him, the Bible speaks silently...
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The tomb of Cyrus the Great — 03 Aug 2016

The Possible Origins of the Early Persian Kings: Inscriptions Reveal a Pattern - Part II

By Cam Rea

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[Read Part 1 here]Cyrus I of AnshanCyrus I was the second king of Anshan and son of Teispes. The name Cyrus in Old Persian is Kurush; in Elamite, Kurash; in Akkadian, Kuraha (u); and in Hebrew, Koresh. Cyrus I is said to have reigned from 640-600...
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The tomb of Cyrus the Great — 03 Aug 2016

The Possible Origins of the Early Persian Kings: Inscriptions Reveal a Pattern - Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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[Read Part 1 here]Cyrus I of AnshanCyrus I was the second king of Anshan and son of Teispes. The name Cyrus in Old Persian is Kurush; in Elamite, Kurash; in Akkadian, Kuraha (u); and in Hebrew, Koresh. Cyrus I is said to have reigned from 640-600...
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Mosaic depicting Persian Archers. (Pre 4th Century BC) — 01 Aug 2016

The Possible Origins of the Early Persian Kings: Mystery Men - Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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I have written on the origins of the Arsacid Dynasty (Parthian Empire) and that of the Sassanid’s in previous articles. However, one dynasty often gets much attention in terms of its social, political, and military achievements along with its...
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Mosaic depicting Persian Archers. (Pre 4th Century BC) — 01 Aug 2016

The Possible Origins of the Early Persian Kings: Mystery Men - Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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I have written on the origins of the Arsacid Dynasty (Parthian Empire) and that of the Sassanid’s in previous articles. However, one dynasty often gets much attention in terms of its social, political, and military achievements along with its...
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Reenactment of Mongol battle — 04 Jul 2016

From Temujin to Genghis Khan: Battling Friends and Enemies in Life of Conquest – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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[Read Part I]After his young wife, Borte, and family members were kidnapped by a rival clan, Temujin quickly used his new ally, Ong Khan. After entering Ong’s yurt, Temujin said, “We have come to ask you, Qan my father, whether you can restore...
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Reenactment of Mongol battle — 04 Jul 2016

From Temujin to Genghis Khan: Battling Friends and Enemies in Life of Conquest – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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[Read Part I]After his young wife, Borte, and family members were kidnapped by a rival clan, Temujin quickly used his new ally, Ong Khan. After entering Ong’s yurt, Temujin said, “We have come to ask you, Qan my father, whether you can restore...
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The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Shifting Politics and Military Maneuvers — 11 May 2016

The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Shifting Politics and Military Maneuvers – Part 2

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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In order to understand why Arsaces I, King and founder of the Arsacid dynasty raided and eventually conquered Parthia, we must first look to Bactria.It is no question that Arsaces made his living by pillaging. But, according to Strabo, the...
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The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Shifting Politics and Military Maneuvers — 11 May 2016

The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Shifting Politics and Military Maneuvers – Part 2

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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In order to understand why Arsaces I, King and founder of the Arsacid dynasty raided and eventually conquered Parthia, we must first look to Bactria.It is no question that Arsaces made his living by pillaging. But, according to Strabo, the...
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The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Medical Mysteries and Rightful Heirs — 11 May 2016

The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Medical Mysteries and Rightful Heirs – Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Arsaces’ historic invasion of Parthia was a process.Before Arsaces I, King and founder of the Arsacid dynasty, and his brother, Tiridates captured Parthia, they appeared to be residing in the province previous to the appointment of Andragoras as...
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The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Medical Mysteries and Rightful Heirs — 11 May 2016

The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Medical Mysteries and Rightful Heirs – Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Arsaces’ historic invasion of Parthia was a process.Before Arsaces I, King and founder of the Arsacid dynasty, and his brother, Tiridates captured Parthia, they appeared to be residing in the province previous to the appointment of Andragoras as...
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Niches carved into the rock at El Fuerte, Bolivia. — 24 Nov 2015

El Fuerte: The Mysterious Archaeological Site of Samaipata in Bolivia

By brien

Archaeology & Science

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Located in the Province of Florida, Department of Santa Cruz, the archaeological site of Fuerte de Samaipata consists of two clearly identified parts; the hill with its many carvings, believed to have been the Ceremonial Center, and an area to the...
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Niches carved into the rock at El Fuerte, Bolivia. — 24 Nov 2015

El Fuerte: The Mysterious Archaeological Site of Samaipata in Bolivia

By brien

Archaeology & Science

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Located in the Province of Florida, Department of Santa Cruz, the archaeological site of Fuerte de Samaipata consists of two clearly identified parts; the hill with its many carvings, believed to have been the Ceremonial Center, and an area to the...
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