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.
Mithraic monuments of Persis
Slab from the Palace of Darius at Persepolis
This plaque, located on the western staircase of the Palace of Darius, mentions the god Mithra together with Ahura Mazda as protectors of King Artaxerxes III Ochus.
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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.
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.
King Artaxerxes says: May Ahuramazda and the god Mithra preserve me, my country, and what has been built by me.
