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Khosro I also known as "Anushiravān the Just", was the Shāhanshāh of Iran during the Sasanian era. (496-579) During Khosrau I's ambitious reign, art and science flourished in Persia and the Sassanid Empire reached its peak of glory and prosperity.
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Shahbanu Azadeh of Bahramiyan Eranshar (Sassanid) by Gambargin
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Ardashir I or Ardeshir I (Middle Persian: 𐭠𐭥𐭲𐭧𐭱𐭲𐭥, Modern Persian: اردشیر بابکان, Ardašire Bâbakân), also known as Ardashir the Unifier[1] (180 – 242 AD), was the founder of the Sasanian Empire. He was also Ardashir V of the Kings of Persis until he founded the new empire. After defeating the last Parthian King Artabanus IV in 224, he overthrew the Parthian dynasty and established the Sasanian dynasty. Afterward, Ardashir called himself "shahanshah" and named the Iranic lands…
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🕌✨ Taq Kasra: The Magnificent Arch of Persian Architecture ✨🏛️ Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Taq Kasra, also known as the Arch of Ctesiphon. This awe-inspiring Sassanian-era arched gateway stands as a testament to the brilliance of ancient Persian architecture. The Arch of Ctesiphon (Taq Kasra), located 40 km south of Baghdad, was built in the 6th century AD. It is the world’s largest brick vault and the largest free-standing arch constructed until…
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The Sasanian dynasty of Iran ruled an area from the Euphrates River to Bactria from the third century A.D. until the Islamic conquest in the seventh century, controlling for much of that time the Silk Route from Byzantium to China
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Frieze of lion attacking a bull, Persepolis
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