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Sasanian Empire

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Long ago, a great land was ruled by kings.

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Ardachir relief Firuzabad 1.jpg
This land was called the Empire of the Iranians. They built big cities and grand buildings.
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Naghsh-e rostam, Irán, 2016-09-24, DD 12.jpg
Their art and ideas spread to far places. This time was a very special part of history. Can you imagine living in a palace?

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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. As King of...
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Ardachir relief Firuzabad 1.jpg
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Irnp105-Grobowce Naqsh-E Rustam.jpg
File:Naghsh-e rostam, Irán, 2016-09-24, DD 12.jpg
Naghsh-e rostam, Irán, 2016-09-24, DD 12.jpg
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HumiliationValerianusHolbein.jpg
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Spread of Manicheanism.png
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Bust of Shapur II the Great in the...
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Alchon Huns. Anonymous. Circa 400-440 CE...
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Alchon_Tamga.png
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Folio from a Khamsa-c.jpg

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