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Darius I Persian Empire

The Achaemenid Empire , also called the First Persian Empire, was an ancient Iranian empire ba

These maps are crucial for understanding the region's history, its present, and some of the most important stories there today.

Handpainted and researched map of the height of the Safavid Empire in Persia under Shah Abbas the Great in the early 17th century. This was the apex of Safavid Iran, which expanded into Mesopotamia and Georgia at the expense of its rival, the Ottomans. Map is written in Persian Calligraphy. High-quality giclee print available at various sizes. The actual detail is greater than in the photos, which have been compressed for Etsy. This piece took roughly two weeks to research, draft, and paint.