Achaemenid

Ancient Iranian empire that ruled from approximately 550 to 330 BCE.

Achaemenidae Persian Empire

The Achaemenid Empire was an ancient Iranian empire that ruled from approximately 550 to 330 BCE.

/əˈkiːmənɪd/

From Old Persian *Āchaemen-*, referring to the founder of the dynasty, Cyrus I.

Persian

ancient empire

Darius I Cyrus II Xerxes I

satrapies royal road

Iranian history

ancient civilization historical empire