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General History
The Persian Empire was an empire that spanned from modern day Egypt to India. Founded in what is known today as Iran, the Empire was great in size and lasted between 559 B.C. and 334 to 331 B.C. A memorable leader of the Persian Empire was Cyrus the Great. Cyrus the Great was a leader known for his tolerance. He expanded the empire and provided many beneficial actions towards groups such as the Israelites and Babylonians. He allowed the Jews to return to Persia to build their temples as well as tolerating the Babylonians who allowed him and his soldiers to enter Babylon.
The expanse of Ancient Persia on a map.
A visual of the Persian Wars.
The Persian Wars
There were also important wars fought against Greece that impacted Persia. The first Persian war was led by Darius, a Persian leader that lived from 522-486 B.C. The Battle of Marathon resulted in Athens' victory. The next two important Persian wars were led by Xerxes. His army won the Battle of Thermopylae but afterwards lost the naval Battle of Salamis against the Greek city-states. Even with the losses, the Persian Wars did not lead to the fall of the Persian Empire which eventually fell in 334 B.C.
Impactful Inventions
Some of Persia's most impactful inventions were The Declarations of Human rights, Cavalry, Qanats, Zoroastrianism, and The Royal Road. At the time, these concepts and inventions were revolutionary, and they changed the way things are done to this day. All of these inventions helped to form our modern ideas and beliefs.
For information on The Declarations of Human Rights, Cavalry, Qantas, Zoroastrianism, and The Royal Road.
Ancient Persia had many important inventions.
A Persian Timeline of Important Events
The Declaration of Human Rights provided human rights to ancient Persians and an inspiration to rights today, making it an important innovation.
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Cavalry was a very important feature of the Persian Military that enabled them to conquer territory with speed and strength.
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Qanats was an underground aqueduct made by Persians that was used to get water from a large main source to their villages.
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Zoroastrianism was the main religion of Persia and it helped form Christianity and Judaism.
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The Royal Road was a valuable asset to the Persians because it facilitated trade and transportation of the military and tribute.
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The J. Paul Getty Museum has interesting information about the history and archaeological finds of Ancient Persia.
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