The Glory of Ancient Persia - Exhibition of Iranian Artifacts (2)

With the beginning of the Achaemenid Dynasty, ancient Iran established a powerful courier system across a vast region stretching from India in the east to the Mediterranean coast in the west, effectively maintaining the commercial civilization network in Western Asia. Local lords regularly came to the Persepolis palace complex to pay tribute, and frequent commercial interactions also brought about cultural integration. From the Parthian to the Sassanian Dynasty, ancient Iran further shaped its distinct cultural traditions, with the political ideology of 'divine kingship and divine protection' reflected in many artifacts. During the Islamic period, the traditional art forms of ancient Iran began to merge with religious beliefs. Due to the prohibition of idol worship, various forms of calligraphy became new expressions of faith, having a profound impact. Observing the development of ancient Iranian civilization from the perspective of artifacts, civilization is no longer an 'abstract' term; it has its own growth pattern throughout the long historical process. Every ancient culture in history is a part of human civilization, each with its own characteristics, and as they develop, they collide and merge with each other, creating even more splendid chapters.