Ancient Persia, founded by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BCE, grew into one of history’s largest empires, uniting diverse peoples through advanced administration, vast trade networks, and cultural tolerance. Its impressive cities like Persepolis reflected both grandeur and unity, while the religion of Zoroastrianism introduced ideas of morality and dualism that influenced later faiths. Though it eventually fell to Alexander the Great, Persia’s legacy of governance, culture, and innovation continued to shape civilizations for centuries.

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