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Period: 558 BCE to 330 BCE
Achaemenid Empire
The Achaemenid Empire lasted from 550 to 330 B.C.E. It was formed when Cyrus the Great defeated King Astyages.
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Period: 522 BCE to 486 BCE
Darius the Great Ruled
Darius the Great was a Persian king who ruled from 522 to 486 B.C.E.
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Period: 323 BCE to 83 BCE
Seleucid Empire
The Seleucid Empire was founded by Seleucus nictator shortly after the division of the Macedonian Empire. Seleucus was able to successfully establish a dynasty that lasted for two centuries.
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Period: 247 BCE to 224 BCE
Parthian Empire
The Parthian Empire began in 247 B.C. Their power was dominant in the East, they were responsible for influncing politics from Asia Minor to India until they were overthrown in 224.
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Period: 224 BCE to 651 BCE
Sasanian Empire
The Sasanian Empire was the last Persian Empire. This time period is considered by Iranian people to be the highlight of their civilization.
http://www.ancient.eu/Sasanian_Empire/