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Tomb of Cyrus the Great
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The tomb of Cyrus the Great is located in Pasargadae, which was the first capital city of his Achaemenid Empire and is now an archaeological site in the Fars Province of Iran.
Pasargad Tomb Cyrus 3
Pasargad Tomb Cyrus 3
The first modern depiction of the tomb, published by James Justinian Morier in 1811, entitled the "Tomb of Madre Suleiman"
The first modern depiction of the tomb, published by James Justinian Morier in 1811, entitled the "Tomb of Madre Suleiman"
The tomb in 1943, before its renovation.
The tomb in 1943, before its renovation.
Tomb of Cyrus at Pasargadae, where the festivities started
Tomb of Cyrus at Pasargadae, where the festivities started
Cyrus the Great
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Cyrus II of Persia, commonly known as Cyrus the Great, was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire. Hailing from Persis, he brought the Achaemenid dynasty to power by defeating the Median Empire and embr
Tomb of Cyrus the Great
…hazards. It is one of the key Iranian UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as part of the archaeological site of Pasargadae. Prior to being identified with Cyrus the Great by the British diplomat James Justinian Morier in 1812, it was attributed to a certain "Mother of Solomon" in legendary accounts that had emerged at…
Winged genie relief at Pasargadae, with braided hair and a Hemhem crown, which an old theory identified as Cyrus
Winged genie relief at Pasargadae, with braided hair and a Hemhem crown, which an old theory identified as Cyrus
The four-winged guardian figure that may depict Cyrus, known from a bas-relief on a doorway pillar from Pasargadae. An inscription says "I am Cyrus th
The four-winged guardian figure that may depict Cyrus, known from a bas-relief on a doorway pillar from Pasargadae. An inscription says "I am Cyrus the King, an Achaemenian." Scholars doubting that it depicts Cyrus note the inscription was inscribed in a later period and that the same inscription is found on other palaces in the complex.
"I am Cyrus the King, an Achaemenian" in Old Persian, Elamite and Akkadian languages. It is known as the "CMa inscription", carved in a column of Pala
"I am Cyrus the King, an Achaemenian" in Old Persian, Elamite and Akkadian languages. It is known as the "CMa inscription", carved in a column of Palace P in Pasargadae. These inscriptions on behalf of Cyrus were probably made later by Darius I in order to affirm his lineage, using the Old Persian script he had designed.
Painting by Jean-Charles Nicaise Perrin of king Astyages sending Harpagus to kill young Cyrus
Painting by Jean-Charles Nicaise Perrin of king Astyages sending Harpagus to kill young Cyrus