Greek sources portrayed the Achaemenid kings, as indulgent and ruthless—all but Cyrus II. Why was this enemy ruler the only ...

"He founded what we call the Achaemenid Empire, which is really the empire during which time we have the story of Purim. Regardless of the question of whether the story is historical or some kind ...

TEHRAN – The province of Fars has emerged as the leading destination for culture tourism in Iran during the Nowruz holidays, ...

Founded by Darius the Great in 518 BCE, it served as the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. The city is a testament to the grandeur and sophistication of Persian civilization in its heyday.