EPISODE · Nov 11, 2020 · 29 MIN
8. Saber Amiri Parian: Re-reading the Elamite version of Behistun
from Thin End of the Wedge · host Jon Taylor
Saber talks about his work recovering the text of the Elamite version of the trilingual inscription at Behistun. This is cuneiform’s equivalent of the Rosetta Stone. It was created at the end of the 6th century BC for Darius the Great of Persia. It has long been famous, but there is still more to learn about it. 3:39 introducing Behistun6:13 the 3 languages9:23 Behistun or Bisitun?10:34 knowledge of Behistun13:21 why new work is needed16:16 Saber’s work20:09 future plans23:43 Behistun and Elamite in Iran You can find Saber here:Academia: https://independent.academia.edu/SaberAmiriParian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saaber.pariyaan Twitter: https://twitter.com/Saber_Parian Music by Ruba Hillawi Website: http://wedgepod.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WedgePod Email: [email protected] Twitter: @wedge_pod Patreon: http://Patreon.com/WedgePod
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Saber talks about his work recovering the text of the Elamite version of the trilingual inscription at Behistun. This is cuneiform’s equivalent of the Rosetta Stone. It was created at the end of the 6th century BC for Darius the Great of Persia. It has long been famous, but there is still more to learn about it. 3:39 introducing Behistun 6:13 the 3 languages 9:23 Behistun or Bisitun? 10:34 knowledge of Behistun 13:21 why new work is needed 16:16 Saber’s work 20:09 future plans 23...
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