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The Achaemenid Empire or Achaemenian Empire, [16] also known as the Persian Empire [16] or First Persian Empire [17] (/ ə ˈ k iː m ə n ɪ d /; Old Persian: 𐎧𐏁𐏂, Xšāça, lit. 'The Empire' [18] or 'The Kingdom' [19]), was an Iranian empire founded by Cyrus the Great of the Achaemenid dynasty in 550 BC.
25 sty 2018 · Learn about the Persian Empire, a series of dynasties that ruled over a vast region from the sixth century B.C. to the 20th century A.D. Explore its map, timeline, founder, culture, religion and art, including the famous rock reliefs of Persepolis.
Learn about the Persians, an Iranian ethnic group who comprise over half of the population of Iran and share a common cultural system and language. Explore their ancient and modern history, their role in world empires, their contributions to art and science, and their variations across regions.
12 lis 2019 · Ancient Persia is known for the establishment of the first postal system, agricultural innovations, significant rights for women, religious tolerance, early refrigeration and air conditioning, and the Persian rug among many other cultural contributions.
Learn about the history and culture of the largest ancient empire, from its foundation by Cyrus the Great to its fall by Alexander the Great. Explore the art and architecture of the Persian kings and their subjects, from Persepolis to Egypt.
27 lis 2019 · Ancient Persian Culture flourished between the reign of Cyrus II (The Great, r. c. 550-530 BCE), founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, and the fall of the Sassanian Empire in 651 CE. Even so, the foundations of Persian culture were already set prior to the 3rd millennium BCE.
19 paź 2023 · Learn about the history, culture, and legacy of the Persian Empire, one of the largest and most influential ancient civilizations. Explore the achievements of Cyrus the Great, Darius I, and Xerxes, and how they shaped the world.
