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Bookmark or Share- History of Iran - WikipediaThe history of Iran (or Persia, as it was known in the Western world) is intertwined with Greater Iran, a sociocultural region spanning from Anatolia to the Indus River and from the Caucasus to the Persian Gulf. Central to this area is modern-day Iran, which covers the bulk of the Iranian plateau.
- Inventions & Innovations of Ancient Persia - World History EncyclopediaThe designation “Persia” comes from the Greeks – primarily from the historian Herodotus – but the people of Persis (Pars, modern-day Fars) referred to themselves as Iranians, from Aryan, meaning “noble” or “free” and having nothing to do with race.
- When Did Persia Become Iran and Why? - History HitWhat was Persia? Persia was first coined by the Greeks as a term to refer to Cyrus the Great’s empire. It stemmed from the the word Parsa, the name of the group of people from which Cyrus the Great emerged to rule.
- Persian Empire ‑ Map, Timeline & Founder | HISTORYHow Cyrus the Great Turned Ancient Persia Into a Superpower. A largely tolerant and merciful ruler, Persian king Cyrus the Great established one of the largest empires in world history.
- Ancient Persia - World History EncyclopediaAncient Persia is known for the establishment of the first postal system, agricultural innovations, significant rights for women, religious tolerance, early refrigeration and air conditioning, and the Persian rug among many other cultural contributions.
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