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Item No. 13015

Darius I, known as Darius the Great, (born 550 bc—died 486), king of Persia in 522–486 bc, one of the greatest rulers of the Achaemenid dynasty, who was noted for his administrative genius and for his great building projects. Darius is credited with introducing Zoroastrianism as the national Persian religion. Darius was the greatest royal architect of his dynasty, and during his reign Persian architecture assumed a style that remained unchanged until the end of the empire. At Persepolis, in his native country of Fars (Persis), he founded a new royal residence to replace the earlier capital at Pasargadae. The fortifications, apadana, council hall, treasury, and a residential palace are to be attributed to him, although not completed in his lifetime. He also built at Ecbatana and Babylon.

This bust of Darius I is a replica of the original at Persepolis, which dates back to the Achaemenian Period (500 BC).  An excellent gift for historians, art lovers or anyone who would like a remembrance of this still-beautiful ancient city.

Dimensions: 13 cm tall, 7 cm wide, and 6 cm depth (approx. 5" x 2.75" x 2").