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Ancient Persia was one of the largest empires in the pre-modern world and continues to have a lasting impact on today's world, especially the Achaemenid Empire. It created things like Qanats, the Declaration of Human Rights, and Cavalry. They expanded trade and communication with the Royal Road, Textiles, and the Postal System. This website will look into some of the inventions and innovations that came from the Persian empire.
Location
Persia is an historic region located in southwestern Asia which is now known as Iran. Persia was the dominant nation of western Asia for over twelve centuries with some successive dynasties like the Achaemenid, the Parthian, and the Sasanian. The capital of ancient Persia was Persepolis in southern Iran and is now ranked as the world's archaeological sites (A&E Television Networks). Persepolis was built upon massive terraces and they were decorated with facades that had long rock relief carvings that Persia was famous for.
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Beginning
Beginning
Before Persia was made, the eventual founder (Cyrus the Great) was next in line to inherit the throne to the district of Anshan. In 559 B.C.E. is when he was promoted to that level. Once he got to the throne he started gathering other tribes for a plan. He was going to revolt against his Median overlord, Astyages. He didn't like the way Astyages ruled over his people. He thought of Astyages as a cruel individual. 554 B.C.E. is when he inacted his plan. In 549 B.C.E. Cyrus the Great founded Persia by merging the Medes tribes and the Persian tribes into one.
Geography
The Persian Empire had many geographic strengths and continued to gain these strengths as the empire continued to conquer more land. Some of the geography included seas and rivers which served as routes for trade which aided the empire. After conquering the fertile crescent, land near the Tigris and Euphrates river, the empire had access to the good land for farming and growing crops. The Persians also conquered the Hindu Kusch mountains which were natural barriers protecting the empire from outside invaders.
Map of the Persian Empire
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Achaemenid Empire
The Achaemenid Empire was founded by Cyrus the great in around 550 BCE. This empire grew to be one of the largest empires in world, it went from Egypt and the Balkans all the way to the Indus valley. They created the first centralized state. They were divided in different territories and governed by one local ruler. When Darius the first was king, they created and implemented a system call the " standardization system", this system was created to help govern the vast majority of their society. Their army was know to have many different people and roles that played into defeating their enemies these include; the elite immoral guard, the heavy and light infantry, horse archers, and many more.
Important Places
Persia is the home of many different landmarks that symbolize the many wonders this empire holds. Some of these places are The Royal road, Pasargadae, Persepolis, Susa, and the Naqsh-e Rostam. These places are important for many different reasons. For example, the royal road aided in trade, while Susa was one of the Capitals of the Acheamenid empire. Despite all the differences, all these places helped Persia to be the successful empire it came out to be.
Picture of Pasargadae.
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Image of a relief of King Xerxes
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Turning Points
Turning points during the Persian Empire include the founding of the Empire by Cyrus the great and the crowning of Darius and Xerxes. These early kings set the stage for the rest of the Empires history and all ruled during the Achaemenid Empire. This time was the thriving point of Persia's history.
Historical and Archeological Sites of Iran
Historical and Archeological Sites of Iran
Historical and Archeological Sites of Iran
This website explores the many different archeological sites of Persia, from the prehistoric era to Islamic.
Ancient Persia
Ancient Persia
This website goes into depth on the many eras of ancient Persia and answers some commonly asked questions at the end.
Persian empire
Persian empire
This website gives a good description of the rise and fall of the Persian empire, with insights on many other Persian topics.
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