Ancient Civilizations: Ancient: Persia

Extensive collection of short articles on a wide range of topics.

Ancient legal notices and contracts covering areas such as rentals, labor contracts, business partnerships, divorce, loans, and inheritance.

Historical account of Cyrus' life and achievements. Information about Cyrus's resting place in Pasargade, his Charter of the Rights of Nations and a replica bas-relief in Sydney, Australia.

A tribute to the Persian king defeated by Alexander the Great at Gaugamela in 331 BC. Images, biographical and analytical articles, and links to ancient Persia available.

An illustrated reference portal about the history and geography, civilizations, religions, and languages of ancient Persia.

History of the ancient region of Varkana located southeast of the Caspian Sea. It formed part of the Median, Achaemenian, Seleucid, and Parthian empires.

Links to online articles about Ancient Persia.

History of Persia and Persian Kings according to the Bible.

Photos of architecture and archeological finds. [Images from World History]

A catalog of expedition photographs, containing 967 photographs. By the Oriental Institute, University of Chicago.