04-27-2004, 07:57 PM
Hello again. I hope your all well. I just returned from my trip to Iran. Well, let me jump and say that I was not able to find the Roman evidence that I was looking for to answer your questions. All of the carvings of Shapur and Philip that I saw show them wearing what seems to be more Persian Garb than Roman Garb. It looked as if they were wearing pants, a tunic, both made of extremely light material, perhaps silk. Which is very Persian as opposed to Roman. Also, they were wearing short cloaks. As for their shoes, I could not tell at all. Valerian looked to be wearing flat soled shoes that were closed like the calceus as opposed to the caligae and some kind of a leg wrap or gaitors. All others I was not able to tell, they were pretty worn down or just not detailed as if it was not at all important to carve out.<br>
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As for the parthian evidence. I stood right next to the famous parthian statue of Shami. Wow, what an out fit he was wearing. Also, I took amazing photos of a Parthian boot. Unbelievable craftsmanship. This boot looked supple by our standards today. The Nobles leg was still in it. Also, took photos of some pretty amazing maces, axes, arrow heads, spear heads, etc. Some pretty cool stuff. But I was not able to do more.<br>
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My trip was mostly focused on polo. I was coaching the military team and the national teams. Its seems that they are turning the polo square in Isfahan back into a polo field. It is the oldest polo field in the world and its marble goal posts are still there. Well, it looks like they are going to take the park out and turn it back into a polo field, and I was invited to play in it in the National tourmanent. So I am eagerly waiting to hear news of that development.<br>
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And for the horse enthusiasts. I happen to come across the breed of horse that Shapur and the Sassanian kings and heavy cavalry used. Unbelievabley magnificent. Unbelievable. I will post pics of this animal. Now one can understand why the Romans wrote of their fear of the Persian Heavy Cavalry and the power of their horses. When you compare a 10 to 14 hand Roman cavalry horse to this 15.3 hand heavy horse, and the Persian Heavy Cataphract armor, you can understand. Tears ran my face when I saw this animal still alive in Iran. A gallant magnificence that was truly exuding his power.<br>
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On another note, why is Dan not Posting or allowed not to post. That is ridiculous. First and foremost. I came from the Islamic Republic of Iran just two days ago. Let me just say, that if you do not understand and/or respect the freedom to speak in this country, then please take a trip abroad to gain full appreciation of this right that we have fought for and earned. Then we can revisit the right to sensor and/or ban someone.<br>
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Whatever may have been said, might be chosen to be deleted from this message board, but I whole heartedly disagree with banning people, especially someone like Dan. Right or wrong, judging such a character, who has done so much for all of us, so harshly in my opinion is a wrong in itself. Lets revisit this. I for one, think that not only should he be allowed to post again, but we should all take the time to express a sincere debt of gratitude to him.<br>
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Who cares if they had a few words at each other. Just tell them to take it off the message board into the private forumn of emails.<br>
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May Ahura Mazda and Mithra watch over all of you, except when you face the Sassanians.<br>
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Ardeshir <p></p><i></i>
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As for the parthian evidence. I stood right next to the famous parthian statue of Shami. Wow, what an out fit he was wearing. Also, I took amazing photos of a Parthian boot. Unbelievable craftsmanship. This boot looked supple by our standards today. The Nobles leg was still in it. Also, took photos of some pretty amazing maces, axes, arrow heads, spear heads, etc. Some pretty cool stuff. But I was not able to do more.<br>
<br>
My trip was mostly focused on polo. I was coaching the military team and the national teams. Its seems that they are turning the polo square in Isfahan back into a polo field. It is the oldest polo field in the world and its marble goal posts are still there. Well, it looks like they are going to take the park out and turn it back into a polo field, and I was invited to play in it in the National tourmanent. So I am eagerly waiting to hear news of that development.<br>
<br>
And for the horse enthusiasts. I happen to come across the breed of horse that Shapur and the Sassanian kings and heavy cavalry used. Unbelievabley magnificent. Unbelievable. I will post pics of this animal. Now one can understand why the Romans wrote of their fear of the Persian Heavy Cavalry and the power of their horses. When you compare a 10 to 14 hand Roman cavalry horse to this 15.3 hand heavy horse, and the Persian Heavy Cataphract armor, you can understand. Tears ran my face when I saw this animal still alive in Iran. A gallant magnificence that was truly exuding his power.<br>
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On another note, why is Dan not Posting or allowed not to post. That is ridiculous. First and foremost. I came from the Islamic Republic of Iran just two days ago. Let me just say, that if you do not understand and/or respect the freedom to speak in this country, then please take a trip abroad to gain full appreciation of this right that we have fought for and earned. Then we can revisit the right to sensor and/or ban someone.<br>
<br>
Whatever may have been said, might be chosen to be deleted from this message board, but I whole heartedly disagree with banning people, especially someone like Dan. Right or wrong, judging such a character, who has done so much for all of us, so harshly in my opinion is a wrong in itself. Lets revisit this. I for one, think that not only should he be allowed to post again, but we should all take the time to express a sincere debt of gratitude to him.<br>
<br>
Who cares if they had a few words at each other. Just tell them to take it off the message board into the private forumn of emails.<br>
<br>
May Ahura Mazda and Mithra watch over all of you, except when you face the Sassanians.<br>
<br>
Ardeshir <p></p><i></i>