From Cyrus the Great's conquering campaigns to the rule of Xerxes I, the Persian Empire stood as a towering force in the ancient world. Starting with, its vast territories stretched from the halls of Persepolis to the shores of Greece, a empires held together by a complex system of roads, alliance.

Phenomena including the pressure among Dorians and Ionians which have their origins in the dead of night Age certainly are a reminder that Greek civilization didn't emerge either unannounced or uncontaminated by what had long gone right before. The darkish Age alone is beyond the scope of this artic