Mar 12

The Historical Discussions of the Iranian Ambassador With the Emperor of Ethiopia In 524 BC

The Egyptians of Greek origin and the Jewish historians of the ancient era have quoted the Ethiopian documents about the discussions of the first Ambassador of Iran with the Ethiopian Emperor, which was held in 524 BC and close to the Iranian Nowrooz (according to recent calendar calculations), which have been written in some of the Roman scripts: The Ethiopian Emperor, who was elected by the nobles of his country, asks the Ambassador of Cambyses (Cambuzia, Cambudjia, Cabudjia*) who was assigned from Egypt to Ethiopia, about how long Iranians lived, their main food, and their customs.     The Ambassador replied that the Iranians usually live up to the age of 80 and their main food is composed of wheat bread, meat and fruit. They do not contaminate water, earth and fire. They believe in Ahura Mazda, who is wise, almighty and unique. They do not lie, or do wrong and consider ill intention to be a sin, and leave the house with covered feet (shoes) and fully clad. They like horses. They have high regard for their aged and appreciate them for their services and when meeting them kiss their hands, in respect.     The Ethiopian Emperor, who had put the gifts of Cambyses, son of Cyrus the Great, before him for the audience in the meeting to see, then asked the Ambassador of Iran about the reason for capturing Egypt, and the Ambassador replied: because the Egyptian Pharaohs would act cruelly with the non-Egyptians (according to the Jewish historians, with the Jews settled in Egypt).     The Emperor asked why in Iran kingdom is hereditary. Even if the king’s son is insane or paralyzed will he still be the heir?. Isn’t this dangerous?.     The Ambassador replied that the nobles of the kingdom would take over the responsibilities of such a king.          * Cabudjia is Persian version for “Cambyses” and has been mentioned in the inscription of Darius the Great. The Greek pronunciation of this name is Cambuzia and the Romans, followed by the Europeans of today, pronounce this name as Cambiz. After conquering Egypt he is known as the founder of the 27th dynasty of the country.          Translation by Rowshan Lohrasbpour (AmordadNews writer)

Ancient Iran Defended Smaller and Weaker Nations.

The Greek “city - states”, which were being threatened by Philip II, the Macedonian king, pleaded to Ardeshir III, the Achamenian king of Iran (Persia) in March 342 BC, to remove the danger they were facing, and Ardeshir warned the Macedonian king that if he attacks these small cities, which have no danger for him and have been independent, Iran would take action, in this unequal war, to defend these cities which had the right to stay independent. This warning was effective, and until the day Ardeshir III was alive; Philip II avoided capturing the remaining “city - states”. Before March 342 BC Philip II (Alexander’s father) had captured some of the Greek, s independent cities.          Translation by Rowshan Lohrasbpour (AmordadNews writer)