The Reign of Artaxerxes III: A Study of Power and Conflict Introduction to Artaxerxes III Artaxerxes III, born Ochus, was the Great King (Shah) of the Achaemenid Empire from 358 BC until his death in 338 BC. His reign, which succeeded that of his father, Artaxerxes II, was characterized by dynamic military campaigns, extensive building…
Derbent
Derbent: A Historical Overview An Overview of Derbent’s Historical Significance Derbent, with its antiquated roots stretching back to the 5th century BC, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Russia and in the world. Its name deriving from the Persian word “Darband,” meaning “closed gates,” the city today exists as an administrative center…
Kharraqan towers
An Examination of the Kharraqan Towers The Kharraqan towers are remarkable examples of funerary towers from the Seljuk era, located in the Kharraqan village near Qazvin province in Iran. These towers, built in 1067 AD and 1093 AD respectively, stand as testimonies to the architectural genius and aesthetic sensibility of the Seljuk period. This post…
Toghrol Tower
An Analysis of Toghrol Tower An Analysis of Toghrol Tower: An Architectural Relic of the Seljuk Era The Toghrol Tower, known also as Tughrul Tower, stands as an emblem of the once formidable Seljuk Empire’s architectural prowess. Erected in the 12th century AD under the patronage of the Seljuk Turks, this monument located in the…
Shrine of Jalaluddin Bukhari
Exploring the Historical Shrine of Jalaluddin Bukhari Introduction to the Shrine of Jalaluddin Bukhari The Shrine of Jalaluddin Bukhari is a prominent Sufi religious site located in Uch, present-day Bahawalpur district in Punjab, Pakistan. This shrine is dedicated to the venerable Sufi saint Sayyid Jalaluddin Bukhari Surkh-Posh Bukhari (AD 1196–1291), also known as Jalaluddin Surkh-Posh…
Rohtas Fort
An Analysis of Rohtas Fort: A Historic Fortress in Pakistan Introduction to Rohtas Fort Rohtas Fort stands as a testament to the architectural and military skills of its builders. Located in Pakistan’s Punjab province, near the city of Jhelum, this 16th-century fortress embodies a rich historical significance and illustrates the strategic military importance of the…