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May 3rd 2014
Published: May 25th 2014
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While Europeans were swinging from the trees and bashing each other with clubs, there was the Persian empire. At its height, it spanned India in the east to Bulgaria (just north of Greece for the geographically inept). It was huge, extremely cultured and civilized. The Persians were known for being benevolent invaders, choosing not to oppress and not to integrate, but rather respect and maintain c... Read Full Entry



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Sassanid tombs behind PersepolisSassanid tombs behind Persepolis
Sassanid tombs behind Persepolis

The Sassanid kings wanted to identify with the old Persian empire, so they buried themselves nearby
Persepolis panoramaPersepolis panorama
Persepolis panorama

There actually is quite a lot left
Lion over the bullLion over the bull
Lion over the bull

A recurring theme even in art today in Iran. Signifies that the new year (lion) will take over the ills of the past year (the bull)
Perspolis - processing of visitors to celebreate new yearPerspolis - processing of visitors to celebreate new year
Perspolis - processing of visitors to celebreate new year

Indians were portrayed without shirts. Why? They had shirts.



26th May 2014

Savaging review
I think "yummy though not beautiful" is the lowest rating I've ever heard you give a food.
30th May 2014

awesome to hear from you, its been a long time
we need to catch up next time I'm in town (next year)

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