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Persian Empire
At different times, under different ruling families, there were several different Persian Empires. Usually, the term refers to the Achaemenid dynasty empire founded by Cyrus the Great (559BC - 530BC) which was eventually conquered by Alexander the Great. To rule such a large empire, new groundbreaking systems were set up which influenced all who came after.
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There are almost four different amphoteric sculptures of animals Head existing in ruins of Persepolis,homa a bird name(iran air logo),lion,ram,taurus and as well as human. But why Taurus head is on the top of tallest columns?
To me appears that Column like a pointing finger is calling Eyes to look for Taurus,but not only on the top of column also toward the Sky directing to Taurus constellation which during Equinaxes,Earth revolving axses was pointing toward it.An astronomical dating for it's stablishment,regarding new year celebration in those days in Iran.
It means archeologs might find some other clues to revise Hisrorical Manuments stablishment some 1800 to 2000 years back from Dates given to us so far.
Ginen Date is 2500 for persepolis and 4000 for Egyption Piramids.
If above proposal gets trust poit,then Piramids become 6000 and persepolis becomes 4300 to 4500 years old.
Who began the Persian Empire and was very kind to the people he conquered?
Cyrus the Great began the Persian Empire, however you could not describe a conqueror who killed many people as very kind. His aim was to impose a just government and establish peace.
Identify the modern countries that were once part of the Persian Empire?
Libya, Egypt, Isreal, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, parts of southern states of Central Asia.
520-331 BCE - Persian Empire Cyrus the Great to Darius?
They were two of the kings who established it - from 550 BCE by Cyrus onwards. Cambyses II followed Cyrus and Darius I followed him. Others followed until Darius III was displaced by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE and it became the Macedonian Empire.
What were some factors that led to the success of the Persian Empire?
Providing internal and external security.
An effective system of local, provincial and central government based on local self-rule.
Promoting prosperity.
Keeping taxes modest.
Why did the Persian people oppose their rulers policy of selling business concessions the Europeans?
The Persian people did not want their rulers giving away their business or helping another country instead of helping them.
What has the Persian Empire done for modern society?
The Persian empire invented Algebra, Astronomy, Anthropology, the battery (called the Parthian battery) the greatly contributed to geometry. they also created human rights (freedom of religion, racial equality, no slavery, minimum wage, equality between men and women, etc.) they invented the modern numerical system, greatly contributed to medicine, and were the first to use philosophy.
Who were the two great kings of the Persian Empire?
Cyrus and Darius the Great both ruled over the Persian Empire
Who were the great kings of the Persian empire?
the two great kings where cyrus, cambyese, and darius.
Who destroyed the Greek empire?
There was no Greek empire to destroy. The Greek world comprised over 2,000 independent city-states. They were eventually absorbed into the Roman Empire.
At what longitude was the westernmost point of the Persian Empire at its peak?
Well, the westernmost point is pretty high.
so im gonna say 567 ft at the most !
Do you have a map of ancient Persia?
A map of the Persian Empire is in the link in the separate panel Sources and related links below.
How did strong leaders affect the development of the Persian Empire and its civilization?
Well you should read your 6th grade text book an you'll find out
What sequence of events led to Cyrus the Great's creation of the Persian Empire?
First incorporating Media, then using the combined force to take over the Babylonian Empire. With these resources he could incorporate the Middle East and Central Asia.
How did Alexander the Great ensure the Greek culture would continue after his death?
He established over 70 Greek-style city-states to act as a model for a Greek-style culture (modestly naming half of them Alexandria after himself), He married his senior soldiers to Persian women in an attempt to produce a melded race. He inducted Persian youth into the army. He promoted use of Greek language.
However his early death limited these efforts. His generals divided the empire into kingdoms of their own. These kingdoms used Greek ways only in the upper class. The remainder of the populations continued on their customary cultures, customs, religions and languages, and as other peoples invaded from the east, and Rome moved in from the west, the area of residual influence progressively shrank. His dream faded.
He was Alexander the Great. He was king of Macedonia.
