2500th Anniversary of the Persian Empire, Cyrus the Great

Iran · 1971 · 1 R

This stamp commemorates the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great. The design features a bas-relief of Cyrus the Great from the ancient city of Pasargadae. It was part of a larger series celebrating this significant milestone in Iranian and world history.

Issued during the reign of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, this stamp was part of a massive, internationally-attended celebration intended to showcase Iran's long and glorious history and legitimize the Pahlavi dynasty's rule.