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Goldsworthy's book provides a captivating and insightful exploration of one of the most significant conflicts in ancient history. Spanning over seven centuries, the rivalry between Rome and Persia had far-reaching consequences that shaped the political, military, and cultural landscapes of the ancient world. Goldsworthy's meticulous research is evident throughout the book as he delves into the origins of the conflict and traces its trajectory over time. He skillfully weaves together historical accounts, archaeological evidence, and primary sources to create a nuanced and well-rounded narrative. This approach adds depth and authenticity to the book, allowing readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics between Rome and Persia. One of the strengths of Goldsworthy's writing is his ability to bring historical figures to life. Emperors, generals, and rulers from both sides of the conflict are portrayed as multifaceted individuals with their own ambitions, fears, and strategies. This humanizing approach not only makes the characters more relatable but also adds a layer of intrigue and drama to the story. Additionally, Goldsworthy's analysis of the military campaigns and diplomatic maneuvers employed by both Rome and Persia is both thorough and accessible. He skillfully breaks down complex strategies and tactics, making them easily understandable to readers regardless of their background in ancient history. This makes the book accessible to both scholars and general readers, further enhancing its appeal. While the book primarily focuses on the political and military aspects of the rivalry, Goldsworthy also explores the cultural and religious exchanges between Rome and Persia. He highlights the impact of these interactions on art, architecture, and religion, shedding light on the cultural fusion that occurred during this period.

The Kingdom of Commagene 🇦🇲🗽(163 BCE - 72 CE) was a Hellenistic political entity, heavily influenced by Armenian and ancient Persian culture and traditions, established in southwestern Asia Minor by Ptolemaeus of Commagene (r. 163-130 BCE) of the Orontid Dynasty (Երվանդունիների դինաստիա) who had formerly been satrap (governor) of the region under the Seleucid Empire (312-63 BCE). The name derives from Kummuh, a Neo-Hittite kingdom of the Iron Age located in the same area, and Commagene would retain indigenous Luwian and Hittite traditions and motifs in its architecture. The region had been part of Urartu, the early-Armenian kingdom, under the name Sophene (Ծոփք), which became part of the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550-330 BCE). The Achaemenid Empire fell to Alexander the Great in 330 BCE and, after Alexander’s death, the region became part of the Seleucid Empire at which point Sophene became its own kingdom. The Orontid Dynasty ruled Sophene, and Commagene was only one small kingdom among many in that region until Ptolemaeus broke away in 163 BCE. Commagene is commonly referred to as a “buffer state” between the greater powers of Armenia, Parthia, Pontus, and Rome as it maintained friendly relations with all four, favoring one over the others at different times. Its wealth, from trade and agriculture, would have made it an attractive prize for any of the larger powers of the region but the kings of Commagene managed to maintain its autonomy until 72 CE when it was absorbed into the Roman Empire. It is best known for the building projects of its fourth king, Antiochus I Theos (r. 70-38 BCE), especially the monumental statuary of the site known as Nemrut Dag (also Nemrut Dagi) at Mount Nemrut. 📽️ was taken from the page @aratta.ellada.assyria

Shiraz, the Birthplace of Persia Today Shiraz depicts all Persian majesties in the length of history as an ancient capital of Persia. Pars was the ancient name of Shiraz and the motherland of Persian culture with all legendary Achaemenids’ glories. Shiraz is the city of prose & poems, gardens, and flowers in Iran. Historical ornaments such as Persepolis and Pasargadae narrate ancient stories of the city. Also, spirituality is always associated with the story of the Zoroastrians and Muslims in the city. https://lnkd.in/edf8yeG5

这就是中国：中国日常文化 This Is China: Essential Aspects of Chinese Culture A Brief History As one of the four great ancient civilizations,China is a nation with a civilization history of about 5,000 years. It’s first dynasty,the Xia Dynasty(c. 2070 BC-1600BC),was established about 4,100 years ago. It has gone through several historical stages:primitive society,slave society,feudal society,and semi-colonial and semi-feudal society,before the People’s Republic of China was founded on October 1,1949. 240529We. #ThisIsChina #ChineseCulture

The article titled "Greece vs. Persia: When the Ancient Empires Destroyed Athens and Persepolis" discusses the conflict between the ancient Greeks and Persians, specifically focusing on the Ionian Revolt and the subsequent war reprisals between the two empires. The Greco-Persian Wars were a series of conflicts fought between Greek city-states and the Achaemenid Empire from 492 to 449 BCE. The collision between the Greeks and the Persians began when Cyrus the Great conquered the Greek-inhabited region of Ionia in 547 BC, leading to the appointment of tyrants to rule the cities of Ionia by the Persians. The article also mentions the burning of the Acropolis at Athens by the Persians and the subsequent retaliation by a citizen of Athens. #persia #greece #persepolis For more information, you can refer to the article "Greece vs. Persia: When the Ancient Empires Destroyed Athens and Persepolis."

My article 'Japan Knowledge: Tennō Kōzoku Jitsuroku, Records of the Emperor and the Imperial Family' has been published in an online academic magazine "The Digital Orientalist." Please take a look! https://lnkd.in/eGmRUu_F 拙稿「Japan Knowledge: Tennō Kōzoku Jitsuroku, Records of the Emperor and the Imperial Family」が、オンライン学術誌『The Digital Orientalist』に掲載されました。どうぞ宜しくお願い致します。 我的论文〈日本知识: 《天皇皇族实录》 (英语)〉已在在线学术杂志《The Digital Orientalist》上发表。欢迎阅读！ 我的論文〈日本知識: 天皇皇族實錄〉 (英語)〉已在線上學術期刊《The Digital Orientalist》發表。歡迎閱讀！ #TheDigitalOrientalist #KnowledgeSharing #History #JapaneseHistory #JapaneseStudies #digitalaarchives #digitalhumanities #Japan #ImperalFamily #Emperor #monarch #court #noble #arthistory #lawhistory #literature #japaneseliterature #lawhistory #culturalhistory #politicalhistory #archaeology #libraryscience #EastAsianStudies #EastAsianHistory #Shinto #Buddhism

The Egyptian Book of Dead is one of the most important ancient documents ever found. The earliest texts are priceless artifacts and are essential in relating events characterizing the Zep Tepi, or First Time of Osiris. https://lnkd.in/ggtz9ZDT #egypt #egyptian #ancient #ancienthistory #ancientorigins #history #historylovers #historyfacts #zeptepi #osiris #bookofdead #bookofthedead

On the difficulties of counting to 33: Some notes on the dynasties of ancient Egypt

IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW What did Albanians 🇦🇱 have before the Ottoman invasion? 1. Albanians had a University in 1380 in Durrës. To give you an idea: Germany opened its first university, 6 years after Durrës (Heidelberg University). 2. Albanians had 6 fully developed cities as much as Florence, Venice, Marseille or Paris. (Durrës, Shkodra, Drishti, Lezha, Berat and Preveza). 3. Albanians had the aristocratic class with 8 noble families (Balshaj, Topiaj, Muzakaj, Kastrioti, Arianiti, Zebenishta, Spataj and Dukagjini) connected by marriage even with the Habsburgs and the Bourbons. 4. Albanians had the humanist philosophers, who with their genius ideas, were advisers to the imperial families in Hungary, Italy and Austria (Gjon Gazhuli, Pal Ungjëlli, Leonik Tomeo and Gjon Durrsaku). 5. Albanian cities had statutes and were governed by democracy while at the same time America for example it was governed by the Cherokee Indians or the Aztec tribes who still drank human blood and lived as cannibals. 6. In Durrës, intellectualism was so high that we have documented in the 12th century for the first time the note of protest of an Orthodox Metropolitan, who writes to Constantinople, against slavery, 300 years before it started as a debate in Europe. 7. In Durrës, trade was done even with Tunisia, Ukraine and France, since the 5th century. While at the same time for example the Scandinavian countries still lived by worshiping the tree or the mountain. 8. The Church of Albania had issued a Cardinal (and a cardinal was no small thing then). What happened next? Nothing! The Ottomans just came... In the photo: "A Description of Europe" (Descrittione dell'Europa), a somewhat modernized composite map of Ptolemaic Europe, from the 4th edition of Girolamo Ruscelli's Italian translation of Ptolemy's Geography (Geographia di Claudio Tolomeo Alessandrino or Geografia di Tolomeo), edited by Giuseppe Rosaccio and published at Venice in 1599.

Exploring the Enigma of Ancient Statues The video transcription discusses the mysterious and unexplained phenomena found in the world, particularly focusing on ancient stone carvings and statues that depict strange beings with awesome powers. These creations are believed to be representations of gods who were worshipped by ancient civilizations, some of which have vanished without a trace. The transcript highlights the enigmatic nature of these relics and the legends that surround their origins, suggesting that they hold secrets that have yet to be fully understood. The video raises questions about the significance of these ancient artifacts and the civilizations that revered them. #MysteryMonday #AncientAliens #UnexplainedPhenomena #FolkLegend #GiganticCreations #StoneCarvers #FlamingChariots #CivilizationMystery #StrangeBeings #vizard