Behistun Inscription Timeline

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2300 BCE

Reign of Anubanini in Kingdom of Lullubi; Anubanini Rock Relief carved which provides model for later Behistun Inscription.
522 BCE - 486 BCE

Reign of Darius I, The Great, who commissions the Behistun Inscription to celebrate and provide legitimization for his reign.
c. 520 BCE

Darius I, The Great commissions the Behistun Inscription.

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2300 BCE: Reign of Anubanini in Kingdom of Lullubi; Anubanini Rock Relief carved which provides model for later Behistun Inscription.

522 BCE - 486 BCE: Reign of Darius I, The Great, who commissions the Behistun Inscription to celebrate and provide legitimization for his reign.

520 BCE: Darius I, The Great commissions the Behistun Inscription.