Ancient Iran was home to numerous exceptionally powerful kings throughout history. This was particularly so in the era of the ...

The Persians, the ancient inhabitants of what is now Iran, created one of the ancient world's largest and most powerful empires that flourished from 550 B.C. to 330 B.C. At its height, the Persian ...

The Persian conquest of Lydia was a defining moment, not just for Sardis, but for the entire ancient world.” As the excavation continues, researchers hope to uncover more evidence that will further ...

The 2,600-year-old Persian darics covered a soldier's pay for about one month. ... Archaeologists discovered a pot of gold Persian coins, called darics, at the ancient city of Notion in Turkey.

A cache of fifth-century BC Persian gold coins was discovered in Notion, Turkey, revealing insights into ancient life and conflict. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF AUGUST 8, 2024 07:47 ...

A hoard of ancient Persian gold coins found in a home in west Turkey by the University of Michigan's Notion Archaeological Project. Photo provided by the Notion Archaeological Project.

The excavation of an ancient Greek city in Turkey uncovered a stash of gold coins from about 2,500 years ago. The find offers a glimpse into a conflict-ridden time. ... Persian darics for a soldier ...