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How much land did the Persian empire cover?

It depends on the time period. At some point their empire stretched from western india, the northern parts of africa, and the lower halves of europe. They persians conquered Spain, and stayed in control for a while. You have to look at specific Persian rulers to see how much land they owned.


What countries occupy the land of the Ancient Persian empire?

Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Isreal, Jordan, Lebanon and many other countries control land that used to be the Persian Empire.


During the early history of the Persian Empire Cyrus the Great conquered the area known as Mesopotamia. This region made up the very heart of the Persian Empire. What modern-day country is located in?

The area known as Mesopotamia corresponds largely to present-day Iraq. It was historically significant as it was the cradle of civilization, home to ancient cultures such as the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. Mesopotamia's fertile land and strategic location contributed to its importance in the Persian Empire.


Which was bigger the Greek empire or the Persian Empire?

The Persian Empire was larger than the Greek Empire at its height. The Persian Empire, particularly during the Achaemenid dynasty, spanned three continents—Asia, Africa, and Europe—encompassing a vast territory that included parts of modern-day Iran, Egypt, Turkey, and beyond. In contrast, the Greek Empire, primarily associated with city-states like Athens and Sparta, was more fragmented and did not achieve the same territorial expanse as Persia. Thus, in terms of land area and influence, the Persian Empire was significantly bigger.


Which land was included in Persian Empire?

The Persian Empire included a vast territory that stretched across parts of present-day Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. It was one of the largest empires in ancient history.

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How large did the Persian empire get?

as the Persians mass army conquered country after country there was more land and more soldiers willing to fight for the Persian empire it continued to be like that country after country....and that is how the Persian army get large:)


What land or parts of land did Alexander the great conquer for Greece what was Alexander nationality?

He conquered the Persian Empire from Libya to Central Asia. He conquered it for himself, not for Greece, which he controlled. He was Macedonian, and it was his empire, not Greece, which was a collection of independent city-states, which his father had taken control of, and passed it on the Alexander.


How much land did the Persian empire cover?

It depends on the time period. At some point their empire stretched from western india, the northern parts of africa, and the lower halves of europe. They persians conquered Spain, and stayed in control for a while. You have to look at specific Persian rulers to see how much land they owned.


Did Alexander win Persian land?

He took over the Persian Empire.


What two civilizations fought during the Persian wars and who won?

The Persian Wars pitted the Persians against the mainland Greeks. Eventually, the Greeks won after defeating the Persians by land and sea in the Second Persian War. Later, the Macedonian Geeks, under Alexander the Great, invaded and conquered the Persian Empire.


What countries occupy the land of the Ancient Persian empire?

Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Isreal, Jordan, Lebanon and many other countries control land that used to be the Persian Empire.


What civilization conquered the most land before the Romans?

Alexander the Great's Macedonian Empire was the largest in size before the Roman Empire, although it was very short-lived. The largest enduring Empire before Rome was the Persian Empire destroyed by Alexander.


For what country did Hernán Cortés conquer land in the Americas?

he conquered land for Spain in the Americas he conquered land for Spain in the Americas


What was the land conquered by Pizarro?

Peru


Which Macedonian greek leader conquered many lands in Europe Africa and Asia?

It was Alexander the Great. He did not conquer lands In Europe. He conquered the Persian Empire which had lands on Asia and included Egypt, the only land in north Africa ehich came under his dominion


What is the Persian Empire made of?

Land, sea and sky; and people.


What army has conquered the most land?

Genghis Khan (Chinggis haan) conquered the most land in history.