Brief History of Ancient Persia | 5 MINUTES

The Achaemenid Empire, otherwise known as the Persian Empire, took place between 550 BCE and 330 BCE. The empire existed in what is now modern-day Iran and encompassed parts of Central Asia as well. It was the largest empire on earth at the time of its existence, which spanned three centuries of power. In fact, the Achaemenid Empire was considered one of the most powerful empires to ever exist and even today it’s considered one of the longest-lasting empires that existed in human history.
Learn more about Ancient Persia with our brief introduction.
What are some of the events that have shaped the country's history?
What are some of the different cultures that live there?
Watch now to find out!



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