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Learn about the ancient Iran region, also known as Persia, and its history, culture, and geography from the prehistoric period to the Arab conquest. Explore the map, cities, religion, art, and language of ancient Iran with Britannica.
Learn about the Persian Empire, a series of dynasties centered in modern-day Iran that spanned several centuries. Find out where it was located, how it expanded, what art and religion it produced...
This list of ancient Iranian peoples includes the names of Indo-European peoples speaking Iranian languages or otherwise considered Iranian ethnically or linguistically in sources from the late 1st millennium BC to the early 2nd millennium AD.
The Achaemenid Empire, also known as the Persian Empire, was an Iranian empire founded by Cyrus the Great in 550 BC. It was the largest empire in history, spanning from the Balkans to the Indus Valley, and was conquered by Alexander the Great in 330 BC.
Persepolis was the ancient capital of the Achaemenian dynasty of Iran, located near Shīrāz. Explore its ruins, inscriptions, reliefs, and tombs with Britannica's article and map.
See how the Persian Empire expanded from 550 to 500 BCE under Cyrus and Darius, covering three ancient civilizations. Learn about the culture, religion, science and art of this Iron Age empire.
Learn about the history and culture of Persia, a region in modern-day Iran, from ancient times to the Muslim conquest. Explore the origins of the Persians, their religion, their empires, and their legacy.
Learn about the history, geography, and culture of the largest ancient empire, from Cyrus to Alexander. See maps, reliefs, and artworks from the Persian period.
Explore the map of the Achaemenid Empire, also known as the First Persian Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great. Learn about its history, culture, and extent from the Balkans to the Indus Valley.
To help you trace the evolution of Ancient Iran, we have divided the project into five main phases: Early Iran (ca. 2000-550 BC) - The Elamite kingdom and various Iranian peoples. The Achaemenid Period (ca. 550-330 BC) - Iran at its greatest extent.