An Achaemenid is a member of the dynasty which ruled the Persian empire between c. 550 - 330 BCE.
Achaemenid Empire was created in 550.
During the Achaemenid Period, there were four: Persepolis, Susa, Pasargadae, and Hamadan (ancient Ectabana).
The Achaemenid Empire.
King Cyrus the Great.
King Cyrus the Great.
The Achaemenid dynasty ruled the Persian Empire 559-430 BCE, after which it was taken over by the Macedonian King Alexander the Great.
Alexander the Great.
Long distance transportation, different languages and customs, and a diversity of religions were some of the challenges the Achaemenid Empire faced.
He defeated the Persians at the battle of issus.
Alexander the Great's successful conquest of it.
The Achaemenid kings. See the Website below.
The Achaemenid Empire.