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The Historical Amazons
The posting below highlights the late Shapour Shahbazi’s discussion of Amazon female warriors which was originally published in the Encyclopedia
Archaeological Survey of the Parthian-Sassanian Oltan Fortress
The article “Archaeological survey sheds new light on Sassanid era fortress” was published in the Tehran Times on September 21,
The Wind Catchers of Yazd
The article "The Wind Catchers of Yazd" was originally published in the Historical Iran Blogspot venue on December 20, 2009.
Archaeologists discover Evidence of Early administration in Northeast Iran
The article “Archaeologists discovered the first evidence of early administrative management in eastern Iran” written by Leman Altuntaş was published
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Iran in the Bible: The Forgotten Story
The video below "Iran in the Bible: The Forgotten Story" was produced by the Our Daily Bread Films venue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mURWJfSpS7k "Iran in the
Norwegian Vikings purchased Silk from Persia
The article by Yngve Vogt below appeared on the Appolon Research Magazine on Nov.1, 2013. For more information
Historical Novels by Gordon Doherty
Gordon Doherty is a Scottish writer, who describes himself as being addicted to reading and writing historical fiction,
Nik Spatari: Castle of Ardashir and Rome’s Basilica di Massenzio
The Basilica di Massenzio also known as Basilica of Maxentius after Emperor Maxentius (r. 306-312 CE) who initiated
Updates and Photos from Yerevan State University Conference November 2013
As noted on a Blog-News release on October 28, 2013, Kaveh Farrokh provided a presentation at (بخش ایران
Kaveh Farrokh Presentation at University of Yerevan November 2013
Kaveh Farrokh provided a presentation at (بخش ایران شناسی دانشگاه دولتی ایروان) the University of Yerevan Iranian Studies
The Castle-Citadel of Zahak
The Zahak Castle is located in Hashtrud, within Iran's East Azerbaijan Province. The name Zahak or Zahhak is derived from ancient Iranian mythology (possibly from
Parthian Warfare
The article "Parthian Warfare" written by Patrick Scott Smith was published on the Ancient History Encyclopedia on September 4, 2019. The version printed below has
The Forgotten and Ancient City of Dastova
One of the most interesting ancient sites at Khuzestan is the virtually forgotten city of Dastova. This ancient city is situated approximately 2 kilometers to
Photos of the Ancient Underground City of Samen In Hamedan, Western Iran
The report "Ancient Underground City Unearthed in Hamedan" was originally posted by the Financial Tribune with the photos provided by Abdollah Heidari of the IRNA.
Judeo-Persian Communities during the Achaemenid Era
The article "JUDEO-PERSIAN COMMUNITIES OF IRAN: ii. THE ACHAEMENID PERIOD" written by Mayer I. Gruber was published in print (Vol. XV, Fasc. 1, pp. 90-96)
Ardwīsūr Anāhīd
The article "Ardwīsūr Anāhīd" was written by Mary Boyce in the Encyclopedia Iranica. Kindly note that the images and accompanying captions do not appear in
