Persian Military Art

**Darkragnar** · September 14, 2005, 07:04 AM

This is a replica of a Bas-Relief found in Pasargade, the capital city of Persia founded by Cyrus. It depicts Cyrus the Great ( 580-529 BC).
This unique Bas Relief is located at Pasargade, northeast of Persepolis, it shows a four winged, crowned figure, believed by some to represent Cyrus the Great. The two horns of the crown are mentioned in the Bible in the dream of Daniel, the design of the Crown has Egyptian elements, the costume is thought to be Babylonian, while wings are Persian Symbols.

This sculpture, which is the oldest intact Achaemenid Bas Relief found, reflects Cyrus's dedication to the Philosophy of Multiculturalism.

Back side of the Bas-Relief.

Cyrus II's two palaces at pasargadae, designated by archaeologists as P and S above, stood in gardens as shown. Broad pathways facilitated strolling, while two airy pavillions encouraged contemplative viewing. Water running in channels beside the paths kept the gardens moist and added a glittering and cool effect. A throne was placed in Palace P's portico so that one could view a large inner garden divided into four quadrants. This idea still prevails to this day in the design of Persian Carpets.

I am Cyrus, who founded the empire of the Persians.
Grudge me not therefore, this little earth that covers my body-written on the tomb of Cyrus.

**Darkragnar** · September 14, 2005, 07:38 AM

The First Charter of the Rights of Nations
The document has been hailed as the first charter of human rights, and in 1971 the United Nations was published translation of it in all the official U.N. languages. "May Ahura Mazda protect this land, this nation, from rancor, from foes, from falsehood, and from drought". Selected from the book "The Eternal Land".

This is a confirmation that the Charter of freedom of Humankind issued by Cyrus the Great on his coronation day in Babylon could be considered superior to the Human Rights Manifesto issued by the French revolutionaries in their first national assembly. The Human Rights Manifesto looks very interesting in its kind regarding the expressions and composition, but the Charter of Freedom issued twenty three centuries before that by the Iranian monarch sounds more spiritual.

Comparing the Human Rights Manifesto of the French National Assembly and the Charter approved by the United Nations with the Charter of Freedom of Cyrus, the latter appears more valuable considering its age, explicitness, and rejection of the superstitions of the ancient world.

Cyrus the Great entered the city of Babylon in 539 BCE, and after the winter, on the first day of spring, he was officially crowned:

My numerous troops moved about undisturbed in the midst of Babylon. I did not allow anyone to terrorise the land of Sumer and Akkad. I kept in view the needs of Babylon and all its sanctuaries to promote their well being. The citizens of Babylon ................. I lifted their unbecoming yoke. Their dilapidated dwellings I restored. I put an end to their misfortunes.

On the day of coronation, Cyrus read the Charter of Freedom out after he put on the crown with his hand in Marduk Temple.

**Slaxx Hatmen** · September 18, 2005, 09:10 PM

Uhh pics dont work Darky.

**Darkragnar** · September 30, 2005, 05:05 AM

Well im sorry for not having any military pics as there links were broken some time ago but i have reposted some of the other pics that might interest u all.

Persian applebearer

Achaemenid Cavalary