Achaemenid Empire - Wikipedia
WebThe Achaemenid Empire or Achaemenian Empire, also known as the First Persian Empire (/ ə ˈ k iː m ə n ɪ d /; Old Persian: 𐎧𐏁𐏂, Xšāça, lit. 'The Empire' or 'The Kingdom'), was the ancient Iranian empire founded by Cyrus the Great of the Achaemenid dynasty in 550 BC.
Achaemenid Empire - World History Encyclopedia
WebMay 11, 2011 · What was the Achaemenid Empire known for? The Achaemenid Persian Empire is famous for effectively creating an empire of many nations and cultures, giving each conquered culture a reasonable amount of autonomy and self-governance in the form of semi-independent provinces called satrapies.
The Achaemenid Persian Empire (550–330 B.C.)
WebOctober 2004. The Achaemenid Persian empire was the largest that the ancient world had seen, extending from Anatolia and Egypt across western Asia to northern India and Central Asia. Its formation began in 550 B.C., when King Astyages of Media, who dominated much of Iran and eastern Anatolia (Turkey), was defeated by his southern neighbor Cyrus ...
Achaemenian Dynasty | Definition, Achievements, & Facts
WebMar 27, 2024 · Achaemenian Dynasty (559–330 BCE), ancient Iranian dynasty whose kings founded and ruled the Achaemenian Empire. Among the notable kings of the empire were Cyrus II (the Great) and Darius I. The dynasty came to an end with the death of Darius III, following his defeat by Alexander the Great.
Persian Empire - Map, Timeline & Founder | HISTORY
WebJan 25, 2018 · He founded the first Persian Empire, also known as the Achaemenid Empire, in 550 B.C. The first Persian Empire under Cyrus the Great soon became the world’s first superpower.
Achaemenid dynasty - Wikipedia
WebThe Achaemenid dynasty (Old Persian: 𐏃𐎧𐎠𐎶𐎴𐎡𐏁𐎡𐎹 Haxāmanišyaʰ; Persian: هخامنشی Haxâmaneši; Ancient Greek: Ἀχαιμενίδαι Achaimenidai; Latin: Achaemenides) was a royal house that ruled the Persian Empire, which eventually stretched from Egypt and the Balkans in the west to Central Asia and the ...
Achaemenid Empire - Wikiwand
WebThe Achaemenid Empire or Achaemenian Empire, also known as the First Persian Empire, was the ancient Iranian empire founded by Cyrus the Great of the Achaemenid dynasty in 550 BC. Based in modern-day Iran, it was the largest empire by that point in history, spanning a total of 5.5 million square kilometres.
Persian Empire - National Geographic Society
WebOct 19, 2023 · The Persian Empire, also known as the Achaemenid Empire, lasted from approximately 559 B.C.E. to 331 B.C.E. At its height, it encompassed the areas of modern-day Iran, Egypt, Turkey, and parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The Rise of Persia (article) | Khan Academy
WebHe was the great-great-grandson of the first Persian king, Achaemenes—whose name is why historians call this the Achaemenid Persian Empire! Prior to Cyrus’s rule, Persia was a small tributary state to the Median Empire, which happened to be ruled by Cyrus’s grandfather, Astyages.
Ancient Middle East - Achaemenid, Successors, Empires
WebAt its height the Achaemenian Empire ruled the whole of the Middle East; Greek resistance prevented it from expanding successfully into Europe. In 334 bce Alexander of Macedon invaded Anatolia and nine years later completed the conquest of the Persian realm. His vast empire was broken up into Macedonian “successor states” after his death.
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