The Cyrus Cylinder, sometimes called "the first declaration of human rights," is a barrel-shaped baked clay cylinder smaller than an American football. Discovered in the ruins of Babylon, the Cyrus Cylinder is from the 6th century BC when Cyrus the Great conquered the city. It is inscribed in Persian cuneiform.
Fluted bowls of the Achaemenid period were a tradition created by the Persians. While they were given as royal gifts, it seems that they were also valued and exchanged simply for the weight of the precious metals from which they were made.
Horn-shaped vessels ending in an animal's head have a long history in the Near East as well as in Greece and Italy, and were very popular in ancient Persia.
This Persian sword is a remarkable example of the technology and design that went into crafting an ancient piece of weaponry. The ancient Persians were known for their battle prowess, and this weapon is a fine example as to the tools ancient warriors had at their disposal.
Persian coins were minted in a variety of metals, this coin for was minted in a gold metal mix. It's know as a Darius, and was minted around 6th century BC.