Behistun Relief - King Darius Left a Message 330 Feet on top of a Cliff!

26/07/2025 6 min
Behistun Relief - King Darius Left a Message 330 Feet on top of a Cliff!

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Learn about an **ancient inscription** of King **Darius the Great**, carved high, 330 feet up on a cliffside, which affirms the historicity and reliability of **sacred scriptures**. This incredible **archaeological** discovery, found in **iran**, will strengthen your faith. The Behistun Inscription details Darius's rise to power, the crushing of revolts, and the organization of his empire into satrapies.Takeaways-The Behistun Inscription is a monumental archaeological discovery.-It was transcribed by Henry Rawlinson in the mid-1800s.-The inscription depicts Darius the Great's victory over Guamata.-It is a trilingual text in Old Persian, Akkadian, and Elamite.-The inscription confirms the historical existence of Darius as mentioned in the Bible.-Darius's reign began in 522 BC, aligning with biblical accounts.-The inscription describes the establishment of satrapies, matching biblical texts.-It serves as evidence that the Bible is a reliable historical record.-The discovery encourages faith in the historicity of Scripture.00:00 - Introduction00:58 - The Discovery 01:29 - A Description of the Behistun Inscription02:40 - The Inscription Deciphered03:32 - Biblical Events Involving Darius I03:99 - The Significance of the Behistun Inscription05:09 - Conclusion