XERXES - The Art and Artisans of Persia

This is one of a pair of golden armlets. These objects are among the most important surviving items from ancient Persian craftsmanship. It is likely that they were intended for display rather than being worn. The lion-griffin terminals were originally inlaid with precious stones, which were later removed. This inlay is typical of high-quality jewellery from this period. Part of the Oxus treasure, from Takht-i Kuwad, Tajikistan. Achaemenid Period, 5th to 4th centuries BCE. (The British Museum, London)

The Art and Artisans of Persia

Every manner of art was practiced in our Persia. Textiles were woven and even painted with the delicate care of practiced hands. Pottery molded and hand formed fired in kilns buried at the foot of nearby mountains.. Gold and silver melded into jewelry, dinner ware, religious icons, and medals for military awards. Wood hewn and carved into intricate furniture, tools, and more.

The art of Persia became known quickly. Architecture was revered. Memorials to leaders and soldiers and merchants plastered on the walls of great buildings. Great statues carved and placed throughout gardens.

In the height of Persian civility great art was shared far and wide. Gifted to great kingdoms. Traded for eastern silks and herbs. Finding a way to be delivered to the four corners of the known world.

Textiles adorned walls and windows and floors. The cotton and wools of the region blended and woven with far eastern silks made for very durable fabrics. Amazing designs and vibrant colors flowed throughout every home in the kingdom. Even clothing became art with gold and silver threads and beads and adornments prominent for all.

Precious stones were favored amoung the royal households. Intimate and delicate carvings of lions and kings and religious icons adorned turquoise and jasper mounted in silver and gold jewelry and ornaments. Royal seals were made of precious stones as well. Mounted on a staff, the royal seals were given to the care of one or two men who guarded them with their lives.

The music flowing from the lutes and drums and symbols and strings and bells was a tribute to our great culture. It was melodic. Haunting. Hypnotizing. Romantic. Enveloping. Music was not reserved for royalty and its great denizens. Music was shared from the heart with the heart of all of Persia.

Cast silver statuette of a nude youth
from the Oxus Treasure. Achaemenid 
Period (550-330 BCE) British Museum

This gold fish-shaped vessel might have been used to contain expensive oils. On the side

 there is a loop intended for suspension or to attach a stopper which was later lost. The detail of the decoration suggests that it is an attempt to accurately represent a particular type of fish, perhaps a carp or a a similar species. Part of the Oxus treasure, from Takht-i Kuwad, Tajikistan. Achaemenid Period, 5th to 4th centuries BCE. (The British Museum, London)

Gold appliques from the Oxus Treasure. 
Achaemenid Period (550-330 BCE). 
British Museum.

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XERXES - Pasargadae – The First Garden

Pasargadae – The First Garden

Pasargadae was central in early Persia. It was founded in a lush valley. A hub of travel activity. It was of sorts at a crossroads of both traders and Nomads who traversed the region continuously.

It grew quickly into a petite royal city. An expanse of gardens filled the fertile plains in a network of linear patterns that surrounded irrigation canals. Every manner of waterfowl was introduced to the canals. The gardens were designed by Cyrus himself. Tended to by the many hands of men and women alike who were eager to create the Persian Kingdom..

Here were the first palaces of Persia. Also petite in comparison to the future grand palaces of the empire. Stone and block with tower that provided a miles-long view in four directions. The Western perimeter was reserved for trade and markets. For it was from this direction the prevailing winds wafted the scents of blacksmith fires and of baking and roasting.

The eastern flank was reserved for homes and small barns. For much the same reasons. Animals in the city included oxen and horses. Donkeys. A goat or two in most homes. Hens grazed freely throughout the homes and gardens. The scents of these animals were carried out of the city on the prevailing winds.

The rooster became a revered symbol of Persia. Protected and preserved. A religious symbol of sorts. Other animals gained favor in Peria as well. Travelers from the far east introduced peahens and peacocks. The latter of which became a mainstay of all Persian Palaces from that point. A royal symbol of elegance and beauty. Cats roamed freely in and out of the city keeping the streets clean and rodent free. Dogs were reserved for the Palaces only. Guardians and protectors. Well fed and well loved.

Pasargadae was known by all outlying Kingdoms for its simple grandeur. Its welcoming peoples. Its comforting scents of gardens and of home and hearth. It is for this reason perhaps that Cyrus chose it for his final eternal home.

The Power of Gratitude

 

GRATITUDE IS THE ULTIMATE VIBRATORY ACCELERATOR. As you tune into the frequency of gratitude, your body's cells begin to vibrate more quickly, aligning you closer to 5D. In turn, this alleviates symptoms of anxiety and depression, and is a beautiful remedy for the heart and mind. pic.twitter.com/IMaowA5Feb

— iluminarya (@ilumin_arya) October 16, 2023

End your engagement with their game

IF THERE IS TO BE PEACE ON YOUR WORLD, you must create it. Refuse to play into the manipulation of your thoughts and emotions by the dark in your midst. End your engagement in their game, and they lose. Instead, send light wherever they create chaos. It is decreed that love wins. pic.twitter.com/wHR5L27pqh

— iluminarya (@ilumin_arya) October 17, 2023

Rothschild Family Auction

 

Sincere question: Why would the Rothschilds, one of the richest families on the earth, be selling off their private collection of heirlooms, art, and historic pieces when these pieces often serve as a symbol of their high status and power?
When you browse the goods, they aren't… pic.twitter.com/C8S0W1wv36

— Green Lives Matter (@Ultrafrog17) October 16, 2023

The Awareness Within

 

THERE IS AN AWARENESS WITHIN YOU, that has all of the answers. It is your soul. Your soul will move heaven and earth to keep you aligned and on your soul-appointed path. The guidance and wisdom is ever-present. Sometimes it comes in nudges and whispers. Be still, and listen. pic.twitter.com/3LQVcwkIO3

— iluminarya (@ilumin_arya) October 16, 2023

XERXES - The Heart of Babylon

Artist rendition of the hanging gardens of Babylon

The Heart of Babylon

Great care will be taken with this dialogue. The heart of Babylon began centuries before Persia was created. In many different Epochs as well. Babylon was revered for her beauty and luster in the fertile river valley. It is true and accurate that the landscaping in the valley was admired by other Kingdoms far and near.

Terraces were built along the steep banks of the river. Terraces were also built along the perimeter of the great city. Lush foliage was transplanted. Flowering vines, fruiting shrubs and trees, and all manner of plants were included. Palisades were whitewashed and provided an elegant anchor for the greenery. Known to history as the Hanging Gardens, these lush and vibrant landscapes were exquisite to behold.

While Babylon was known for her gardens. She was known even more for her beautiful daughters. The women of Babylon were elegant and exotic. Protected as any high treasure by all. They were educated in arts and letters. Given roles in trade and general commerce if desired. Given in marriage only when it was a mutual decision.

Babylon was desired by many Kingdoms for many reasons. Cyrus wanted the jewel to be a Nation of Persia. He devised the strategy to take the impenetrable city. His goal was achieved without loss of life. Eventually Babylonians welcomed the new leadership and were welcomed into Persia with warm hearts. Many, many unions were made and the beauty of Babylon was handed down through the lineages of Persians.

It is true and accurate that Cyrus freed the many slaves of many different cultures. Hebrew and African amoung them. All permitted to leave the City and return to their own homelands. This caused initial grief and chaos in the City. Once it was known that Persians themselves would fill the roles and create a better democracy for all, the Babylonians were in agreement.

Babylon's great architecture and landscaping became a foundation and a template for future developing areas. Painstakingly copied in small regions of fertile river valleys within mountain ranges of the region.

But the complete Heart of Babylon. Her lush and vibrant gardens and incomparable daughters would not be found anywhere else ever again. Thus giving Babylon a place in the History of all civilization.