https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um The Rise of the Great Empire en-us 2019-03-05 17:53:16 UTC 2026-01-07 00:28:17 UTC hello@padlet.com http://placesbook.org/ancient-persia/persia-ancient pearsontyler57 https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338053964 The Persians were known for their metal work and these coins are a perfect example. The front of the coin looks to have some king as he has a crown, with a bow (Again highlighting the importance of archery) and staff in hand, on it suggesting these coins were used during his reign.]]> 2019-03-05 18:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338053964 pearsontyler57 https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338566352 Another example of the Persian's incredible metal work this plaque has two griffin's which were the symbol of Persepolis, the capital of Persia]]> 2019-03-06 19:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338566352 pearsontyler57 https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338569595 This slab showing the head of a Persian guard exemplifies why the Persian army was so successful in battle. The guard has a bow resting on his shoulder, which all of Persian boys were quickly taught at a young age and archery was an integral part of the Persian War force.]]> 2019-03-06 19:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338569595 pearsontyler57 https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338571028 These bowls, as well as sometimes plates, were continued from a tradition that began in the Assyrian Empire. These items were exchanged as royal gifts and their value placed on the weight and the metal from which they were made]]> 2019-03-06 19:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338571028 pearsontyler57 https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338573703 This drinking vessel was popular among the the Medes but when the king of Persia, Cyrus the Great, conquered the Medes this drinking vessel was adopted by the Persians. ]]> 2019-03-06 19:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338573703 pearsontyler57 https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338575702 These statues, which became common in the Late Period, show the subject holding an image of a deity. In this example, Horwedja the finance officer for Darius 1 is holding an image of the god Ptah of Memphis. Horwedja was able to afford this due to his rank as financial officer and thanks to the rule of Darius 1, Egypt flourish as well as its art. ]]> 2019-03-06 19:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338575702 pearsontyler57 https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338581270 This overhead view of Persepolis gives an idea of how large the city was and how large each king's palace was in comparison to each other as well the layout of the city. Xerxes has two palaces, the Great palace of Xerxes and the Palace of Xerxes, both of which were larger than his predecessor Darius 1.]]> 2019-03-06 19:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338581270 pearsontyler57 https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338589387 This gold disc which has a lion's head with an open roaring mouth is another example of the exceptional metal work of the Persians. The lion, which was a part of the griffin, is a motif for power and strength which the persians prided themselves on. ]]> 2019-03-06 19:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338589387 pearsontyler57 https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338592424 Cyrus is responsible for creating the largest empire maybe ever seen in human history. Cyrus the Great was very deserving of the title the Great. Listen to this video of how Cyrus used what he learned while conquering numerous lands to enhance his own kingdom and architecture. Cyrus was also responsible for introducing human rights for the first time in human history, documented on the Cyrus Cylinder. ]]> 2019-03-06 20:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338592424 pearsontyler57 https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338596744 Shown below is a depiction of the great size of the Persian Empire. The length it stretched was from Egypt to the black sea and from the Aegean Sea to the outer edges of India. Has there ever been a larger empire in human history?]]> 2019-03-06 20:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/338596744 pearsontyler57 https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/339726727 This cylinder was written for Cyrus the Great after he and the Persians took Babylon from Nabonidus. A chunk is missing out of it making it incomplete however there is still value to be found with what is inscribed on the artifact. Nabonidus demanded that there be no cult following of the god Marduk and because of this, Marduk found Cyrus to be the new rightful leader of Babylon in which Cyrus then captures and makes Babylon a part of the Persian empire. What is really interesting about this artifact is it introduces for the first time in human history the idea of human rights in which Cyrus freed slaves "from their servitude" (line 26). Some have argued that this should not be taken literally and should be viewed as propaganda. In this link there is a short video along with the text of the cylinder translated, do you think Cyrus the Great was just spreading propaganda?]]> 2019-03-10 19:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/339726727 pearsontyler57 https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/339730150 108-119 (Ctrl + F)
This legend written by Herodotus is about how Cyrus the Great becomes the great ruler he was. As the king of Medes, Astyages had a vision that the womb of his daughter sprouted a vine which covered all of Asia. This was determined to mean that the child in the womb would replace Astyages as king. Astyages fearing this had his most trusted mede dispose of the child. This man named Harpagus decided to have a herdsman take the child and bury him in the mountain and when the herdsman returned home with the child, his pregnant wife had a child which died. The herdsman then placed the dead child in place of Cyrus and raised the boy as his own. Cyrus would then grow up and at the age of 10 was declared king among the boys he played with but soon one of his "subjects" disobeyed him and the supposed king ordered the others to hold him down and Cyrus expressed his displeasure. Word got to Astyages who ended up finding out what his most faithful Mede did and fed Harpagus' son to him during a feast. All in all this story does a great job of portraying Cyrus the Great in how his destiny was determined and no matter who try to thwart him, they would not be successful, not even the very king Cyrus would replace. Has there ever been a person in history as destined for greatness as Cyrus the Great?]]> 2019-03-10 20:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/339730150 pearsontyler57 https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/339735066 This battle was a pivotal part of Persian history. The battle takes place in 480 BCE when Xerxes, the king of Persia at the time, marched throughout all of greece capturing city after city while the Greeks kept falling back until the eventually left Athens unprotected and put their hundreds of war ships in the straits of Salamis. Their idea was that while they were outnumbered, their ships were able to move more smoothly and quickly while the Persian ships would struggle with the narrowness of the straits. They were correct and were able to beat the Persian Army. This is such an important battle for Persia because while they were unable to win, this fueled further anger and desperation from the Persians to capture and control Greece. Also after this fight, the Greeks banished Themistocles, an Athenian general who led the Greeks during the battle, from Greece for his arousal of hostility of the Spartans. He then went to Persia to pledge his alliance to the very king he beat in the battle of Salamis.

Mathisen, R. W., & Mathisen, R. W. (2017). Sources for Ancient Mediterranean civilizations: Texts, maps and images. New York: Oxford University Press.]]> 2019-03-10 20:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/pearsontyler57/hvehqx63l2um/wish/339735066