The Most Influential Empires Explained

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The Persian Empire, also known as the Akimemedid Empire, began in the 6th century BC. Founded by Cyrus the Great in 550 BC after he united the Mes and Persians, it quickly became one of the largest and most powerful empires in history, stretching from the Indis Valley in the east to the Balkans in Eastern Europe in the west. One of the most signifi... Read More