During the Achaemenid Period, there were four:
Persepolis, Susa, Pasargadae, and Hamadan (ancient Ectabana).
The first empire was ruled by the Achaemenid dynasty 550-330 BCE, initially with the capital at Susa, then Persepolis.
The Achaemenid dynasty ruled the Persian Empire 559-430 BCE, after which it was taken over by the Macedonian King Alexander the Great.
Long distance transportation, different languages and customs, and a diversity of religions were some of the challenges the Achaemenid Empire faced.
According to information that is available on various websites online Persepolis used to be the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire in what is known to the world as Iran.
According to the Greek researcher Herodotus of Halicarnassus (5th century BCE), the road connected the capital of Lydia, Sardes, and the capitals of the Achaemenid empire, Susa and Persepolis.
Achaemenid Empire was created in 550.
The first empire was ruled by the Achaemenid dynasty 550-330 BCE, initially with the capital at Susa, then Persepolis.
The Achaemenid Empire.
The Achaemenid dynasty ruled the Persian Empire 559-430 BCE, after which it was taken over by the Macedonian King Alexander the Great.
An Achaemenid is a member of the dynasty which ruled the Persian empire between c. 550 - 330 BCE.
Long distance transportation, different languages and customs, and a diversity of religions were some of the challenges the Achaemenid Empire faced.
According to information that is available on various websites online Persepolis used to be the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire in what is known to the world as Iran.
Located in Iran, Persepolis literally means the City of Persians, and it was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Scholars believe it was built to create a majestic atmosphere and serve as a symbol for the Empire.
The Achaemenid Empire.
King Cyrus the Great.
King Cyrus the Great.
Alexander the Great.