A comprehensive guide book of the ancient Persian capital. It includes a historical context as well as updated information according to the latest research and archaeological finds. Text entirely in English.
Heidemarie Koch Book order
December 17, 1943 – January 28, 2022
Heidemarie Koch is a distinguished scholar of pre-Islamic Persian history and languages. Her research delves deeply into the cultural, economic, and religious facets of the Persian Empire, employing a rigorous methodology that synthesizes written records with archaeological evidence. Koch's work particularly illuminates the intricate administrative structures and religious beliefs of the Achaemenid period. A significant secondary focus of her scholarship is the study of Elam and its surrounding areas, exploring their crucial impact on the development of the subsequent Persian Empire.






- 2006