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  1. Achaemenid Empire - Wikipedia

    'The Empire' [19] or 'The Kingdom' [20]) was an ancient Iranian empire founded by Cyrus the Great of the Achaemenid dynasty in 550 BC. At peak, its territorial extent was roughly 5.5 …

  2. Achaemenian Dynasty | Definition, Achievements, & Facts

    Dec 8, 2025 · Achaemenian Dynasty (559–330 BCE), ancient Iranian dynasty whose kings founded and ruled the Achaemenian Empire. Among the notable kings of the empire were …

  3. Achaemenid Empire - World History Encyclopedia

    May 11, 2011 · What was the Achaemenid Empire known for? The Achaemenid Persian Empire is famous for effectively creating an empire of many nations and cultures, giving each conquered …

  4. The Achaemenid Empire | World History - Lumen Learning

    Cyrus II of Persia, better known as Cyrus the Great, was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire. Under his rule, the empire assimilated all the civilized states of the ancient Near East, and …

  5. The Achaemenid Empire – Early World Civilizations

    Cyrus II of Persia, better known as Cyrus the Great, was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire. Under his rule, the empire assimilated all the civilized states of the ancient Near East, and …

  6. Achaemenid Empire - Ancient Origins

    Oct 18, 2025 · The Achaemenid Empire, also known as the First Persian Empire, was one of the most significant and expansive empires of the ancient world. Established by Cyrus the Great in …

  7. Achaemenid Empire - bookofworldhistory.com

    Discover how the Achaemenid Empire rose from the rugged lands of Persia to become one of history’s most forward-thinking empires. This deep dive into its origin, governance, and …

  8. The Achaemenid Empire (550 - 330 BC) · Timeline and Maps · UW …

    The Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550-330 BC) is often considered the first truly Iranian Empire both because its territory included modern-day Iran and because it laid the foundations (linguistic, …

  9. Ancient Middle East - Achaemenid, Successors, Empires | Britannica

    Dec 9, 2025 · His vast empire was broken up into Macedonian “successor states” after his death. The Seleucid kings of Syria controlled most of Anatolia, Mesopotamia, and Iran.

  10. Achaemenid Empire - Wikiwand

    The Achaemenid Empire was an ancient Iranian empire founded by Cyrus the Great of the Achaemenid dynasty in 550 BC. At peak, its territorial extent was roughly ...