Re-establishment of Achaemenid History and its Development in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

Achaemenid history, long forgotten by Iranians but rediscovered through European travelers' accounts and classical texts from the 15th century onward, was re-established in the 19th century. This rediscovery was further amplified during Reza Khan's reign, which emphasized nationalism and ancient Iranian heritage. The study reviews how Achaemenid history developed as a field of study during the 19th and 20th centuries, tracing its intellectual roots and cultural significance.

Imanpour, M.-T. (2015). Re-establishment of Achaemenid History and its Development in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries. Iranian Studies, 48(4), 515–530. https://doi.org/10.1080/00210862.2014.881083