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Iran-Exkursion II. Bischapur, Schapurgrotte, Schapurstatue, Firuzabad, Pasargadae etc. Reza Garosi "University of Basel, excursion, archeology, Shiraz, Persepolis, Pasargadae, Bishapur, The cave of Shapur, The statue of Shapur I., Université de Bâle, Archéologie, Persépolis, Pasargades, Bichapur La grotte de Shapur, La statue de Shapur I."

Pasargad was the first dynastic capital of the Achaemenid Empire, founded by Cyrus II the Great, in Pars, homeland of the Persians, in the 6th century BC. Its palaces, gardens and the mausoleum of Cyrus are outstanding examples of the first phase of royal Achaemenid art and architecture and exceptional testimonies of Persian civilization. Particularly noteworthy vestiges in the 160-ha site include: the Mausoleum of Cyrus II; Tall-e Takht, a fortified terrace; and a royal ensemble of gatehouse, audience hall, residential palace and gardens. Pasargadae was the capital of the first great multicultural empire in Western Asia. Spanning the Eastern Mediterranean and Egypt to the Hindus River, it is considered to be the first empire that respected the cultural diversity of its different peoples. This was reflected in Achaemenid architecture, a synthetic representation of different cultures.

Collection of art found in the basement of an Iranian museum at a high value of 3 billion dollars. The art was collected in the 70's by the wife of Shah.

This is the preview of the documentary film "Iran, The Forgotten Glory", directed by makan karandish a journey to the heart of Iran's history in fars and ancient locations such as Pasargadae, Persepolis, Naghshe rostam, firuzabad, bishapur and darab, and exploring characters of Cyrus the great, Darius the great, Xerxes, Ardeshir, Shapur and Bahram, with commentary by iranian and american scholars. Comming soon from mystic films intl. in Farsi and English www.farsmovie.com

Simon Graber, der für das Adminstrative unserer Iran-Exkursion zuständig war, teilte mir - cool und gelassen - erst am Vortag der Abreise mit: Die Exkursionsteilnehmer haben ihre Visa noch nicht bekommen! mein Gott, habe ich mir gesagt:-) Ausgestellt wurden unsere Visa schlussendlich ein Tag darauf und nur einige Stunden vor dem Abflug, das war ja auch ein Erlebnis! (Exkursionsteilnehmer: Sabina Lutz, Tessa Nerini, Brigitte Andres, Daniele Furlan, Simon Graber, Michael Wenk und ich) Reza Garosi „University of Basel, excursion, archeology, Shiraz, Firuzabad, Persepolis, Pasargadae, Bishapur, The cave of Shapur, The statue of Shapur I., Université de Bâle, Archéologie, Persépolis, Pasargades, Bichapur La grotte de Shapur, La statue de Shapur I."

from the John Romer Resource Page: Brief Biography John Louis Romer, the son of accountant Louis Henry Romer and secretary Norah Simpson Romer, was born on September 30, 1941 in Surrey. He attended Ottershaw School, the Wimbledon School of Art (1958-1963), and the Royal College of Art (A.R.C.A., 1966) in London. Following this, he traveled and studied in the Near East and married his wife Yvonne Elizabeth de Coetlogan Aylwin (Beth), an artist and writer. After a brief stint teaching the history of art and architecture at art colleges in England and Wales (1968-1972), he worked as an epigraphic artist with the British Institute in Iran at Persepolis and Pasargadae in 1972. He worked as an artist in epigraphic studies — with the German Archaeological Institute in Cairo, 1972-1973, and with the Oriental Institute Epigraphic Survey, 1973-1977 — in the temples and tombs of Thebes. In 1977-1979, he became the Field Director of The Brooklyn Museum's Theban Expedition, originating and organizing an excavation of the tomb of Ramesses XI in the Valley of the Kings. In 1992, at the request of the Egyptian Organisation of Antiquities, he convened a multinational committee to advise and recommend projects and procedures for the conservation of the Valley of the Kings. He is a member of the International Association of Egyptologists and the Egypt Exploration Society. He has been the President of the Theban Foundation (Address: 2134 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704) since 1979. He has written several acclaimed books and produced some excellent documentaries. His primary interests are in the preservation of antiquities, and in making the past meaningful to present-day people. When he is not busy writing books, making documentaries, or pushing for conservation in the Valley of the Kings, he and his wife live in Aiola, Tuscany, Italy.

This is the preview of the documentary film "Iran, The Forgotten Glory" directed by makan karandish a journey to the heart of Iran's history in fars and ancient locations such as Pasargadae, Persepolis, Naghshe rostam, firuzabad, bishapur and darab, and exploring characters of Cyrus the great, Darius the great, Xerxes, Ardeshir, Shapur and Bahram, with commentary by iranian and american scholars. Comming soon from mystic films intl. in Farsi and English www.farsmovie.com

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National Geographic

Mit einer Gruppe von Studierenden des Archäologischen Seminars der Universität Basel unternahmen wir im November 2005 eine Expedition in die Schapurhöhle. Die in dieser Höhle stehende Kolossal-Statue Schapurs I. war Gegenstand meiner Abschlussarbeit, die ich im Jahre 2006 verfasste. Bei diesem kürzen Video handelt es sich um die Grotte und die kolossale Skulptur, welches ich bei unserer Exkursion im März 2007 aufnahm. Reza Garosi „University of Basel, excursion, archeology, Shiraz, Persepolis, Pasargadae, Bishapur, The cave of Shapur, The statue of Shapur I., Université de Bâle, Archéologie, Persépolis, Pasargades, Bichapur La grotte de Shapur, La statue de Shapur I."

The history of the Roma is one of continuous struggle and persecution. Since their entry into Europe, the Roma have been outlawed, enslaved, hunted, tortured, and murdered. From the time of the Slobuzenja (Abolition of Romani Slavery) in 1856, to the present day, the Roma have fought for their justice, social and human rights. The use of the names Rom, Roma, Romani, or the double "R" spelling, are used when possible, instead of the names 'Gypsy' and 'Gypsies'. However, it may be necessary to use Gypsy and Gypsies within a cultural or historical context. Romanichal, Gitanos, Kalé, Sinti, Manush, and others do not use Roma when referring to themselves, but to others. For the purpose of this timeline, Roma is used when possible. Rom, Roma, and Romani should not be connected or confused with the country of Rome the city. These names have separate, distinct etymological origins and are not related. =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* TIME LINE: Before AD 400. Some Indians become nomadic craftsmen and entertainers. 430-443. The Persian poet Firdawsi reports in the Shah-Nameh (Book of Kings), written c.1000, how the Persian Shah Bahram Gur persuades the Indian King Shangul to send him 10,000 Luri musicians to be distributed to the various parts of the Persian kingdom. 820-834. Zott state established on the banks of the River Tigris 855. The Persian chronicler Tabari relates how large numbers of Zott are taken prisoner when the Byzantines attack Syria. 1001-1026. Sindh and the Panjab in India are invaded some seventeen times by a mixed army of Turko-Persian Ghaznivid troops led by King Mahmud from Ghazni (present-day eastern Iran). Indian resistance, in the form of the Rajput warriors, is fierce, but King Mahmud is victorious and takes half a million slaves. c.1000. Roma reach the Byzantine Empire (modern Greece and Turkey). c.1200. The canonist Theodore Balsamon describes the canon LXI of the Council in Trulho (692) which threatens a six-year excommunication for any member of the Church (including Athinganoi) from displaying bears or other animals for amusement or by telling fortunes. 1290. Romani shoemakers are recorded in Greece residing on Mount Athos. c.1300. The Romani Aresajipe; the arrival of Roma in Europe. & Continue ........ . . Video; http://www.nytimes.com/packages/khtml/2006/09/02/us/20060906_ZOROASTRIAN_FEATURE.html Article; http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/06/us/06faith.html?ex=1315195200&en=848ddbd441347089&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss AND Video; http://www.ibnlive.com/videos/20608/parsi-woman-asks-leaders-to-bury-funeral-ritual.html Article; http://www.ibnlive.com/news/bury-funeral-ritual-parsi-woman/20608-3-1.html =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*