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Mithras in Persis

Historical region encompassing the heartland of the ancient Persian empires.

Persia formed the core territory of the ancient Persian empires and remained a major political, religious and cultural centre throughout antiquity. Although it lay beyond the Roman frontier, the region is essential for understanding the historical and religious background against which the Roman cult of Mithras developed.

Places in Persis

 

Persepolis

Ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire and one of the foremost cities of ancient Persia.

Inscriptions from Persis

Slab from the Palace of Darius at Persepolis

Thâtiy / Artakhshatrâ khshâyathiya / imam / ustashanâm / athâganâm / mâm / upâ / mâm / kartâ.

Thâtiy / Artakhshatrâ / khshâyathiya / mâm / Auramazdâ / utâ / M[i]thra / baga / pâtuv / utâ / imâm / DAHyum / utâ / tya / mâm kartâ.
King Artaxerxes says: This stone staircase was built by me in my reign.

King Artaxerxes says: May Ahuramazda and the god Mithra preserve me, my country, and what has been built by me.
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