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1. Persian Empire

2. Persian Empire The Persian Empire lasted from approximately 559 B.C.E. to 330 B.C.E. It started as various semi-nomadic tribes in the area that is modern-day Iran. A leader of one of those tribes began to defeat nearby kingdoms and unite them under one rule. He started the first Persian Empire, known as the Achaemenid Empire, in 550 B.C.E. This leader became known as Cyrus the Great. The following emperor of Persia, Cambyses II, reigned for a short time before dying from a wound. Darius the Great, who married the daughter of Cyrus, then became king.

3. Persian Empire map At the height of the empire, Persia encompassed the areas of present-day Iran, Egypt, and Turkey as well as parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. It stretched from the Balkan Peninsula in the west to the Indus River Valley in the east. It stretched south to Egypt and north to the Caspian Sea where the Persian Empire was changed under the leadership of different emperors as they conquered and lost lands. The map shows ancient Persia at its height. The green area shows the land claimed under the control of the Persian Empire at its height.
map showing the territory of Persia

4. Persian people The Persian Empire was one of the most advanced societies of its time. They were the first to develop regular routes between three different continents – Asia, Africa, and Europe. A vast postal service and communication network was set up to send messages across the large empire. The Persian people created many different art forms that included metalwork, rock carvings, weaving, and architecture and incorporated different styles from the various cultures as they were conquered and added to the empire.

5. Religion The main religion throughout the empire was Zoroastrianism, which encouraged the worship of one god instead of the many gods worshipped by most of the religions in the area at that time. The kings were devoted to this religion, but many of them, including Cyrus the Great, allowed the people to continue to practice their own religion instead of imposing Zoroastrianism on them.

6. Cyrus the great In the mid-6 th century, Cyrus defeated the Medians and conquered their empire, making the Achaemenids the premier power in the region. He consolidated his forces with the Medians and captured more territory east and west, taking the famed ancient city of Babylon in 539 B.c Persian Empire at Cyrus
At Cyrus’ death, the Achaemenids ruled vast stretches of the Middle and Near East. Their empire stretched from the Indus River in the east (in modern Pakistan), stretched south and east to the Persian Gulf and north to the Caspian Sea. It stretched into the Middle East, controlling territory now parts of the modern states of Iraq, Armenia, and even eastern Turkey. His successors continued expanding the Empire, conquering Egypt and as far east as parts of modern Pakistan and India.

7. Architectural characteristics Iranian architecture makes use of abundant symbolic geometry, using pure forms such as the circle and square, and plans are based on often symmetrical layouts featuring rectangular courtyards and halls. Sassanid architecture is decorated with carved stone or stucco reliefs and makes use of colorful stone mosaics. Achaemenid style

Instances of this architectural style belong to the period from the 6 th to the 4 th century BCE. Most common structures were temples, mausoleums and other religious buildings.

8. Tomb of Cyrus the great The Tomb of Cyrus (Persian: آرامگاه کوروش بزرگ – Ârâmgâh ye Kuroš Bozorg ) is the final resting place of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the ancient Achaemenid Empire. The mausoleum is located in Pasargadae, an archaeological site in the Fars Province of Iran. The mausoleum is a significant historical example of earthquake engineering as it is said to be the oldest base-isolated structure in the world, allowing it great resilience against seismic hazards.[4] It is one of the key Iranian cultural heritage sites. Tomb of Cyrus the great

9. Palace of persapolis Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It is situated in the plains of Marvdasht , encircled by southern Zagros mountains of the Iranian plateau. Modern day Shiraz is situated 60 kilometres southwest of the ruins of Persepolis. The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC.