Proper Nouns Lexicon

Osiris is a major deity in Egyptian mythology, associated with resurrection and regeneration. He is the god of the dead and the underworld, as well as the one who ensures fertility and cosmic order.

The Ottoman Empire was a vast empire that existed from 1299 to 1922, covering much of Southeastern Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, with Constantinople as its capital.

The Pagan Dynasty was a Burmese royal dynasty that ruled the Pagan Kingdom, the first unified Burmese empire, from 849 to 1297.

The Paigah were an influential aristocratic family from Hyderabad, known for their immense wealth, political power, and significant contributions to the region's architecture and culture.

The Pak Ou Caves, located near Luang Prabang in Laos, are famous for housing thousands of Buddha statues left by pilgrims over the centuries.

Pakhlavan Makhmoud was a legendary poet, philosopher, and wrestler from Khiva, Uzbekistan, revered for his wisdom and bravery.

The Palas were an important dynasty of eastern India, mainly associated with Bengal and Bihar between the eighth and twelfth centuries. They should not be confused with the Palas of Kamarupa, a distinct dynasty linked to ancient Assam. Their rule played a major role in the political, artistic and Buddhist history of medieval India.

The Paleolithic is the oldest and longest period of human prehistory. It began with the appearance of the earliest stone tools and ended with the close of the last Ice Age and the emergence of agriculture.

The Pallava dynasty ruled over much of southern India between the 3rd and 9th centuries. They are renowned for their significant contributions to Indian architecture and art.

Pamphylia is a historical region located on the southern coast of present-day Turkey, between Lycia to the west and Cilicia to the east. This area is renowned for its rich cultural influences and ancient cities like Aspendos and Perge.