1. A Persian Guard Creator: Ancient Near EasternPersianAchaemenid Date: 5th-4th century B.C.E. Geographic region: Persepolis, Iran Time period: Persian Achaemenid Period Medium: Limestone Extent: 10 1/2 x 9 x 1 7/8 in. (26.6 x 22.8 x 4.7 cm)