Episode 0 - Introduction Join me on a journey through 1000 years of history, as we explore the rise and fall of some of the great forgotten empires of Antiquity: The Seleucids, Parthians, and Sassanids! open.spotify.com/episode/43KsYG…

Although not the #Sasanians themselves, I’m very intrigued with the #Parthians or #Arsacids. Given the increased output of recent scholarship, I’m looking forward to getting ahold of an introductory book on them in 2021! routledge.com/The-Parthians-…

Another ‘must have’, just published by American Numismatic Society

⭕️ eLecture: Ancient Attraction: Masculinity and beauty in Mesopotamia by Dr. Omar N’Shea, Senior Lecturer, University of Malta 13 Nov 2020 3:00 PM–4:15 PM ℹ️ tf.uio.no/english/resear… ℹ️ archaeologyin.org

Another interesting talk coming up next week at University of Oxford Register: bit.ly/3lz9YXP

Thank you to those who attended the online lecture by Joe Cribb on 30 October. If you could not attend, or would like to watch it again, it is now available both on our website: indiran.org/whats-on/ and on YouTube: youtu.be/Yaw31pYanSY

The Ecology of Mobility in the Eurasian Steppe December 11, 2020 9am-2pm (Pacific Time) Registration link: berkeley.zoom.us/.../WN_jskUO9w…

The site of Tepe Narenj, which literally means “orange hill”, stands on a relief that is currently denoted as Koh-e Zamburak, or “mountain of the small wasp”, situated on the eastern slopes of the #Hindukush mountain chain, only a few kilometers South of #Kabul #Afghanistan

"The Narrative of the Buddha's Life in Gandharan Art Between Storytelling and Performance," a talk by Pia Brancaccio, February 19, 2pm (PST) berkeley.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Discovery of possible Kushan murals dating to the 1st century AD at the Abbasahib-China Buddhist site (Gandharan) in Swat, Pakistan: dawn.com/news/amp/16060… 1/2

Upcoming conference on Monday. I am not affiliated with it and have no idea if it wil be recorded unfortunately

Please join us at 6:30pm on Tuesday 15th June for an online lecture by Dr. Luca Olivieri on 'Temples of Swat. The Shahi archaeological landscape'. To register, please email [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there! #RASLectures

Among the cultural heritage news from Afghanistan: -Taliban visiting Mes Aynak for unclear reasons -Conservation and archaeological excavation equipment at Mes Aynak is gone livescience.com/taliban-takeov…

Footage of the Taliban firing at the remnants of the Bamyan Buddhas surfaced on social media. It showcases the level of animosity that this group has against cultural and historical heritage of this land. This hatred was behind the destruction of Buddhas 20 yrs & 7 months ago.

What an absolute disaster to the cultural heritage. #mesaynak

13 Dec. 2021, Mes Aynak: Tolo News reports Afghan authorities confirming that copper mining operations had recommenced at Mys Aynak - an extensive 2500-year-old site that includes a large Buddhist settlement…bit.ly/3F3x6Yf #Afghanistan #Archaeology #WorldBank #Heritage

Payravi Conference on Ancient Iranian History IV: The Arsacids @UCIHumanities Center for Persian Studies چهارمین کنفرانس پیروی شاهنشاهی اشکانی دانشگاه کالیفرنیا - ارواین

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STUNNING statue of Emperor Kanishka (2nd-3rd Century) of India which has been recently discovered is on display in Seoul! It was in a private collection & I must say the details r just marvellous! [A Thread] Sharad Mohan شرد ਸ਼ਰਦ शरद শরদ Art Historian* 🇮🇳 Don't Panik GemsOfINDOLOGY John Oldman