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Achaemenid

Achaemenid

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The ancient Persian empire and family of rulers from about 550 to 330 BC
  • proper noun
  • /ˌɑːkəˈmiːnɪd/
  • Literature
translation icon : Imperio aquemenida
  • The extraordinary Oxus Treasure, a collection of 170 gold pieces found in southern Tajikistan and acquired by the British in the 1880s, demonstrates the power and wealth of the region in Achaemenid times.

Very much in the mind had this image of ancient Iran, of the Achaemenid Empire.

Examples

  • With it, the western half of the Achaemenid Empire was now open for conquest.

  • Very much in the mind had this image of ancient Iran, of the Achaemenid Empire.

    Lex Fridman

  • The Achaemenid Empire was known for its impressive architectural achievements, including the grand city of Persepolis.

  • During the Achaemenid period, the Persian Empire expanded its territories dramatically, covering parts of three continents.

  • Many historical scholars study the Achaemenid dynasty to understand ancient Persian culture and its influence on subsequent civilizations.

Synonyms

Persia
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An old name for the country now called Iran

is a narrow historical dynasty ruling that empire from about 550 to 330 BC
Persian Empire
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A large ancient empire in southwest Asia started by Cyrus the Great and later conquered by Alexander the Great

is the specific ruling dynasty of that empire between 550 and 330 BC

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Achaemenid comes from the Old Persian name Achaemenes, the man who started the first Persian empire. So, Achaemenid means 'of Achaemenes' and names that ancient Persian dynasty and empire.