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Achaemenid
Achaemenid The dynasty established by CYRUS II (the Great) in the 6th century BC and named after his ancestor Achaemenes. Cyrus' predecessors ruled Parsumash, a vassal state of the Median empire, but he overthrew their king Astyages and incorporated the MEDES within his Persian empire, which by his death in 530 BC extended from Asia Minor to the River Indus. His successor Cambyses II (529–521 BC) added Egypt. DARIUS I instituted a major reorganization of the administration and finances of the empire, establishing twenty provinces ruled by Satraps. Both he and XERXES failed in their attempts to conquer Greece in the early 5th century. By the time ALEXANDER III (the Great) invaded with his Macedonian army (334 BC) the empire was much weakened. Darius III, defeated at Issus and Gaugamela, was killed by his own men in 330 BC. Achaemenid rule was tolerant of local customs, religions, and forms of government. The construction of a major road system, centred on Susa, facilitated trade and administration. The magnificent remains of PERSEPOLIS provide a glimpse of Achaemenid wealth and power.
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"Achaemenid." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Achaemenid." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O48-Achaemenid.html "Achaemenid." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O48-Achaemenid.html |
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Achaemenids
Achaemenids , dynasty of ancient Persia. They were descended presumably from one Achaemenes, a minor ruler in a mountainous district of SW Iran. His successors, when Elam declined, spread their power westward. Cyrus the Great established the Persian rule by his conquest of Astyages of Media . The Achaemenids (c.550–330 BC) were important for their development of government administration, the appearance of literature written in cuneiform , and the spread of Zoroastrianism ; during this period there was also a great flourishing of Persian art and architecture . The Achaemenid rulers after Cyrus were Cambyses II, the impostor Smerdis, Darius I, Xerxes I, Artaxerxes I, Xerxes II, Sogdianus, Darius II, Artaxerxes II (opposed by Cyrus the Younger), Artaxerxes III, Arses, and Darius III. The dynasty ended when Darius III died in his flight from Alexander the Great. |
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"Achaemenids." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Achaemenids." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Achaemen.html "Achaemenids." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Achaemen.html |
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Achaemenid
Achaemenid Ruling dynasty of the first Persian Empire, which stretched from the River Nile as far e as modern Afghanistan. The dynasty was founded by Cyrus the Great (r.559–529 bc) and named after his ancestor Achaemenes. Darius I (r.521–486 bc) decentralized government administration. The last Achaemenid ruler, Darius III (r.336–330 bc), was defeated by Alexander the Great. The dynasty was responsible for the spread of Zoroastrianism through Asia, and the remains at Persepolis are testimony to the splendour of Persian art and architecture at this time.
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"Achaemenid." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Achaemenid." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-Achaemenid.html "Achaemenid." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-Achaemenid.html |
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Achaemenid
Achaemenid a member of the dynasty ruling in Persia from Cyrus I to Darius III (553–330 bc); the name comes from Greek Akhaimenēs ‘Achaemenes’, the reputed ancestor of the dynasty.
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Achaemenid." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Achaemenid." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Achaemenid.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Achaemenid." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Achaemenid.html |
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Achaemenid
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"Achaemenid." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Achaemenid." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 25, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Achaemenid.html "Achaemenid." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 25, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Achaemenid.html |
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