Achaemenid/Persian Empire (1 janv. 550 av. J.-C. – 1 janv. 330 av. J.-C.)
Description:
An empire in Western Asia founded by Cyrus the Great. The Empire had a centralized bureaucratic government, with Satraps (Governors) who ruled over local peoples. Cyrus established a sophisticated, widespread road system and postal service. The Persian Empire was very tolerant of other religions, and Cyrus even freed the Jews and allowed them to return to their homeland. (2.2)Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 550 av. J.-C.
1 janv. 330 av. J.-C.
~ 220 years