History glossary
the Behistun Inscription
Darius I's monumental inscription explaining his seizure of power and defeat of revolts.
- Category
- Inscription
- Region
- Western Iran
- Date range
- c. 520 BCE
What it means
The Behistun Inscription is a monumental royal text carved for Darius I in western Iran. It presents Darius as the rightful king who defeated false claimants and restored order after the crisis of 522 BCE.
