The Sculptures and Inscription of Darius the Great on the Rock of Behist�n in Persia (Classic Reprint): A New Collation of the Persian, Susian and Babylonian Texts, With English Translations, Etc - Couverture souple

Name: The Sculptures and Inscription of Darius the Great on the Rock of Behist�n in Persia (Classic Reprint): A New Collation of the Persian, Susian and Babylonian Texts, With English Translations, Etc
Author: British Museum; Dept; Of Egyptian And Assyrian Antiquities
ISBN: 9781331919902

British Museum ; Dept ; Of Egyptian And Assyrian Antiquities

9781331919902: The Sculptures and Inscription of Darius the Great on the Rock of Behist�n in Persia (Classic Reprint): A New Collation of the Persian, Susian and Babylonian Texts, With English Translations, Etc

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Karmanshah on the east. In riding from Karmanshah to the village of Bisutun, this range lies at some distance to the left of the traveller; it rises abruptly from the plain, and its summit is broken into a series of peaks and ridges. Its sides are pre cipitous, and in many. Places afford suitable surfaces whereon sculptures and inscriptions might be cut, but it is not until we come to the end of the range that we find any reliefs or inscriptions. The reason for this is not far to seek. At the foot of the last peak, which rises to a height of over feet, bubble up a number of Springs into a pool of water clear as crystal, supplying the small stream which ?ows by the village and away into the plain (see Plate II). Here from time immemorial caravans have halted and watered their beasts, and every army which has marched from Persia into Northern Babylonia has drunk at these famous springs. Moreover, probably by reason of the springs, the Rock was regarded as a sacred place, even as Diodorus says.1 It is clear that the sacred character of the mountain, and the existence of springs at its foot, and its. Bold and prominent position on the great highway between Persia and Babylonia, induced Darius the Great to choose the precipitous face of the mountain as a suit able place whereon to carve sculptures and texts which Should commemorate his conquests for all generations.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1331919908
ISBN 13: 9781331919902
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Nombre de pages: 341
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British Museum; Dept; Of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities

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ISBN 10 : 1331919908 ISBN 13 : 9781331919902

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world of Persia through the lens of a single, powerful inscription: the Behistun Inscription of Darius the Great. Carved onto a towering rock face, this inscription details the king's rise to power, his campaigns against rebellions, and the vastness of his empire. The inscription is written in three ancient languages, Old Persian, Elamite, and Babylonian, making it a vital resource for scholars studying the history and language of the Achaemenid Empire. The author meticulously analyzes each section of the inscription, providing a detailed account of the events and characters involved. The book explores themes of power, conquest, and the divine right of kings, as Darius repeatedly emphasizes his dependence on the favor of Auramazda, the Persian god. This rich historical record offers a unique window into the mind of a powerful leader grappling with the challenges of forging an empire and securing his legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781331919902_0

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