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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...
Read More

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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A Quadriga, with woman riding in a triumphal chariot. France. — 10 Aug 2016

Worshipers, Rule-Breakers and Champions: Women and the Ancient Greek Olympics

By MartiniF

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One of the aspects of culture regarded as distinctive to the ancient Greeks was their pursuit of sport. Apart from its function as the act of worship to Zeus, athletic competition, particularly at the major Pan-Hellenic sites, was also a means for...
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A Quadriga, with woman riding in a triumphal chariot. France. — 10 Aug 2016

Worshipers, Rule-Breakers and Champions: Women and the Ancient Greek Olympics

By MartiniF

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One of the aspects of culture regarded as distinctive to the ancient Greeks was their pursuit of sport. Apart from its function as the act of worship to Zeus, athletic competition, particularly at the major Pan-Hellenic sites, was also a means for...
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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

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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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