Avondale in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Persian Period
(circa 586 - 322 BCE)
King of Cyrus of Persia conquered the area of Babylonia and set up a policy of religious tolerance.
[Captions:]
Gold Jewelry - Gold pennants, "The Star of Ishtar". An eight pointed star found at Tel-et Ajjul and the fertility goddess Asthoreth, known for her love of music and as a guardian for the dead.
Clay Figurines of Warriors on Horseback - These were found in a tomb north of Acre
Head of Tyche - The goddess of fortune was the guardian of the city
Silver Coins - Coins with an eagle on one side and a lily on the other, dating from 600 - 400 BCE were used in the Jerusalem area
Ceramic Oil Lamp - These oil lamps continued the tradition of the Iron-Age; however, they were more open and did not have the high base
Erected by Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 586 BCE.
Location. 39° 8.736′ N, 84° 30.388′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County.
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and in the Ohio River Valley. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hellenistic Period (here, next to this marker); Bronze Age (here, next to this marker); Chalcolithic Age (here, next to this marker); Iron Age (here, next to this marker); Byzantine Period (here, next to this marker); Roman Period (here, next to this marker); Omayyad or Early Arab Period (here, next to this marker); The Sukkah (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
