Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: 539 Bc
This Bible Tutor site about 539 BC briefly describes the period immediately following the Babylonian Exile.
PBS
Pbs: Background to the Greek Colonies of Turkey
Discusses the ancient Greek colonies of Ionia and their troubled relationship with the nearby Persian government.
Other
Persian Arts and Crafts
Read about and view traditional Persian art forms, such as painting, poetry, architecture, and pottery.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Iran
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Middle East nation of Iran. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this nation's culture, history, geography,...
Mb Soft
Believe: Zoroastrianism: General Information
Article with general information about Zoroastrian philosophies, growth, and legacy of this religion which dates back to the Persian Empire.
Tour Egypt
Cambyses Ii, Persian Ruler of Egypt (27Th Dynasty)
TourEgypt.net offers a history of Cambyses II, the first ruler of Egypt's 27th dynasty, and the first non-Egtpyian ruler of Egypt in a line that lasted until the mid 20th century.
Smithsonian Institution
Freer | Sackler Galleries: Mystical and Moral Themes in Persian Art
Featuring an interactive exhibition entitled "Love and Yearning," this display features themed poetry and painting centered on mystical and moral issues.
![The Oriental Institute Museum: Life in Ancient Mesopotamia [Pdf] Lesson Plan](https://d15y2dacu3jp90.cloudfront.net/images/attachment_defaults/resource/large/FPO-knovation.png "The Oriental Institute Museum: Life in Ancient Mesopotamia [Pdf] Lesson Plan")
University of Chicago
The Oriental Institute Museum: Life in Ancient Mesopotamia [Pdf]
Because archaeologists cannot take home all the objects they unearth, they must make detailed, accurate drawings of their finds, so that these artifacts can be studied in the future.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Map of Mesopotamia
A short introduction to the ancient Near East, followed by sections providing an in-depth coverage. Includes links to additional information.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Uruk 3500 3000 b.c.e.
Example of cylinder seal and the impression it made. Mesopotamia, Uruk period, 4100 BC-3000 BC, (Musee du Louvre, Paris)
Ducksters
Ducksters: History for Kids: Ancient Mesopotamia
Kids learn about the history of Ancient Mesopotamia. The cradle of civilization between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Word Search: Ancient Mesopotamia
A fun word search game with history terms about Ancient Mesopotamia. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: Mesopotamia
Print out a crossword puzzle game about Mesopotamia. Test your knowledge of Mesopotamia with this puzzle.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Map of Salamis, 480 Bc
A map of the region around the island of Salamis, site of the naval battle between the Greeks and Xerxes I of Persia during the Second Persian Invasion (480 BC), whose victory by the Greeks resulted in Xerxes retreating back to Persia.
Curated OER
Map of the Cradle of Civilization; Showing Mesopotamia, Sumer and the Elamites
A description of Persia before it as known as Iran, focusing on its tribes and history.
Curated OER
Empire of Darius
Describes how Persia was united under the leadership of Cyrus, Cambyses, and Darius.
Curated OER
Eye Witness: Alexander Defeats the Persians, 331 Bc
This EyeWittnes to History site, which illuminates the past through personal narratives and other first-hand sources, provides a general overview of Alexander's conquering of Persia in 331 B.C.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Physical Asia, 1882
A map from 1882 showing the physical features of Asia. This map is color-coded to show high lands in buff tints and low plains in green. Mountain systems, tablelands, and plains are shown, as well as major rivers, lakes, and coastal...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Political Asia, 1922
A map of Asia from 1922 showing country boundaries at the time, major cities, rivers, lakes, and coastal features. This map does not reference the Russian territory, but shows Siberia. China is not referred to as an empire, but includes...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Battle of Salamis, 480 Bc
Battle between Greece and Persia at Salamis.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Invasion of Greece by Xerxes, 480 Bc
Map showing the invasion of the Greek mainland by Xerxes I of Persia.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Russian Central Asia, 1920
A map from 1920 of the Central Asian territories of Russia at the time, including the provinces of Sir Daria, Khiva, Turkomans (Trans Caspian), Bokhara, Samarkand, Ferghana, and portions of Turgai, Uralsk, Semipalatinsk, Akmolinsk, and...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Comparative Areas of the United States and Other Countries, 1872
A map from 1872 of the United States used to illustrate the comparative area sizes of the states to other countries in the world. The map shows state and territory boundaries at the time (Dakota, Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming,...
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Pottery From the Abbasid Period
A rather deep dish decorated with a butter-colored glaze. This type was widespread in Iraq and Persia during the third and fourth centuries AH. The decorated portion of the dish is 25% of the surface area, while 75% is undecorated. Thus,...
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