Cyrus the Great founded the Persian Empire in the 6th century BCE.

The Persian Empire stretched across three continents at its height.

Persian rulers were known for their religious tolerance.

Darius the Great built the Royal Road to connect his empire.

Satraps governed provinces, maintaining Persian control.

Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire in 330 BCE.

Zoroastrianism shaped Persian culture and influenced future religions.

Persepolis was the grand capital of the Persian Empire.

Persia created the first standardized currency for trade.

Persian architecture and governance left a lasting legacy.

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