Over 120 intact oil lamps, some mixed with ancient weapons and pottery, or placed with human skulls, mark a fascinating discovery by researchers in Israel - Click the link for more details.

“Persia: Ancient Iran and the Classical World” is strong on examples of material culture — the pottery, jewelry, coins, metalwork and stone vessels, ...

Ancient Persia is expanding its influence once more – this time, at the Getty Villa. The art museum is featuring the exhibition “Persia: Ancient Iran and the Classical World” until Aug. 8.

In the Classical World, Persia’s Powers Rivaled Greece and Rome An exhibition at the Getty Villa in Los Angeles shows how ancient Iran held its own against its better-known contemporaries ...

Placement of ancient hidden lamps, ... is indicative of behavior associated with necromancy—mostly because of the presence of the skulls. Oil lamps and a MBII bowl in situ in crevice L. 3036 ...

Nowruz, even though it started in ancient Persia, belongs to all of humanity due to its simple yet profound messages of life, love, light and liberty for mankind. Nowruz can arguably be considered ...