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The Achaemenid Royal Inscriptions
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the royal inscriptions of the Achaemenid Empire, from the Behistun Inscription to the lesser-known texts at Persepolis and Susa. They discuss how Darius I and his successors used trilingual cuneiform to project power, legitimize rule, and communicate with a diverse empire. The conversation covers the discovery and decipherment of these texts, the role of Ahura Mazda, and the propaganda value of royal words. You'll hear about the Elamite, Old Persian, and Akkadian versions, the challenges of reading damaged inscriptions, and what these texts reveal about…
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