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Achaemenid Empire

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Long ago, a big empire lived in Iran.

Achaemenid (greatest extent).svg
Achaemenid (greatest extent).svg
It was very, very large. A leader named Cyrus started it. He was a kind king. Many different people lived there together.
Pasargad Tomb Cyrus3.jpg
Pasargad Tomb Cyrus3.jpg
It was a grand place. Do you like learning about old kings?

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Achaemenid lineage.jpg
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Achaemenid (greatest extent).svg
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Pasargad_Tomb_Cyrus3.jpg
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Achaemenid Empire at its greatest extent...
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Achaemenid prince's head 1.jpg
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Greek-Persian duel.jpg
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Achaemenid king fighting hoplites,...
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Achaemenid Empire.gif
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Darius I statue list of subject countries.jpg
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