8. Saber Amiri Parian: Re-reading the Elamite version of Behistun

Saber talks about his work recovering the text of the Elamite version of the trilingual inscription at Behistun. This is cuneiform’s equivalent of the Rosetta Stone. It was created at the end of the 6th century BC for Darius the Great of Persia. It has long been famous, but there is still more to learn about it. 3:39 introducing Behistun 6:13 the 3 languages 9:23 Behistun or Bisitun? 10:34 knowledge of Behistun 13:21 why new work is needed 16:16 Saber’s work 20:09 future plans 23...