jan 1, 550 BC - Persian Empire
Description:
The original Persian (or Achaemenid) empire, as established by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century B.C., only lasted approximately 200 years until the death of Darius III in 330 B.C., following his defeat by Alexander the Great.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 550 BC
Now
~ 2577 years ago