Darius I’s tomb contains two main inscriptions, DNa which is in the upper part of the tomb and contains a boasting auto bibliography and DNb, which is in the central register of the tomb and contains a theological and moral description of the king.
Darius I Tomb inscriptions
Herodotus describes the capture of Babylon by Darius I. This story is suspicious to historians because of the lack of evidence, along with Herodotus's history of unreliable work.
Capture of Babylon - Herodotus
The nubian Relief is one of the many artworks on the east stairs of the Apadana. It is a collection of artworks to show the different people bringing tribute to the Persian King.
A Nubian Relief - East Stairs of the Apadana, Persepolis
The all nations gate is one of many last structures that survived Alexander the Great's Persepolis pillage.
All Nations Gate - Persepolis
The royal road was the road that connected several capitals of the Achaemenid empire, including Susa, Persepolis, Lydia and Sardes. Herodotus also described the road between Sardes and Susa and many other roads in his writing, Herodotus, Histories 5.52-53. The Royal road was extremely important for transport and travel through the empire, especially for trading.
Map of Royal Road
Herodotus tells the story of the fall of the leader of the island of Samos and how Darius uses the new leader to keep connections with the country.
Syloson's Cloak - Herodotus
Darius I becoming King and being enthroned, in front of insense burners as they mark the approach of the throne.
Darius I seated before two incense burners
Winged Lions were the symbol of Persian nationality and displayed the importance of Kings as dominant and fear-less leaders of glory. This also reflected on Darius being at his palace.
Darius I Tomb inscriptions
The four achaemenid Empire Lists ar elists of countries and territories in which King Darius captured in honor of the Persian Empire and the god Ahuramazda.
Four Achaemenid Empire Lists
The text of Dnb contains a boast under the eyes of a god known as Ahuramazda who worshiped in the Zoroastrianism religion, it describes how Darius sees himself as an embodiment of the god.
