CHEST OF SILVER - PERSIA (1 janv. 562 av. J.-C. – 1 janv. 323 av. J.-C.)
Description:
The chest of silver is the Persian empire. Under its ruler, Cyrus II, the Persian Empire grows very large (covering today’s Iran and Afghanistan). He defeats both the King of Media, the King of Lydia, and captures Babylon in 538. In 520, his successor Darius I starts to build the great capital city of Persepolis and extends the empire still further.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 562 av. J.-C.
1 janv. 323 av. J.-C.
~ 239 years