Cypress wood might have been used in ancient palaces in Persia partly because of its sacred value in a religion known for its "fire temples," a new study finds. Scientists examined ruins from the ...

Ancient Persia is expanding its influence once more – this time, at the Getty Villa. The art museum is featuring the exhibition “Persia: Ancient Iran and the Classical World” until Aug. 8.

Pirouz Mojtahed-Zadeh, 'Boundary' in ancient Persian tradition of statehood, GeoJournal, Vol. 62, No. 1/2 (2005), pp. 51-58 ...