Ancient Civilizations: Ancient: Persia

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

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.

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

History of Persia and Persian Kings according to the Bible.

Links to online articles about Ancient Persia.

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

Introduction to coins of the Sasanian Empire.

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

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.

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

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