From Libya across to Central Asia.
Yes, Persians are considered to be part of the Middle Eastern region.
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From Libya in the west to Central Asia in the east.
The Middle East, northeast Africa, central Asia and today's Pakistan.
It was part of an attempt to take over mainland Greece to impose peace in the region. They were opposed by the southern Greek states, which combined their fleets to match that of the Persians.
The Persians attacked Athens around 490 B.C. primarily due to the Athenians' support of the Ionian Revolt against Persian rule. This rebellion threatened Persian authority in the region, prompting King Darius I to seek retribution against Athens for its involvement. Additionally, the Persians aimed to expand their empire and demonstrate their power by subduing the Greek city-states. The resulting conflict culminated in the famous Battle of Marathon, where the Athenians achieved a surprising victory.
The Ionians were not satisfied with the tyrants appointed by Persia to rule them.
Cyrus the Great was the Persian Emperor who conquered much of the Middle East. All Persian Emperors between him and Darius II (who lost all of Persia's territory to Alexander the Great) held on to this region.
In 520 BC, the Persians, under the rule of Darius I, conquered the region of Egypt. Prior to the Persian conquest, Egypt had been inhabited by the ancient Egyptians, who had a rich culture and history, having established one of the world's earliest civilizations along the Nile River. The conquest marked the incorporation of Egypt into the Persian Empire, which significantly influenced its administration and culture.
The Persian rule would best be described as trying to promote peace, security and prosperity.
The 26 dynasty was under the rule of the Nubians, it ended when the Persians invaded Egypt.