Timelines and Charts

History of Iran Timeline

From Ancient Persia to Contemporary Iran "" History of Iran Timeline. From Ancient Persia to Contemporary Iran covers the highlights of Iran's history in a brief, easy to read, factually acurate and inexpensive timeline. The full-color 11" x 5" brochure opens accordion-style to the size of 11" x 35." The highest quality paper and printing process...

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Genealogy of Parthian Rulers

This chart presents the genealogy on which all dating and attributions of this web site are based, and represents the generally accepted genealogy for Parthian rulers and rival claimants. (See commentary below.) In main, the chronologies of Frye [The History of Ancient Iran (1984), pp. 209ff, 360] and Sellwood [An Introduction to the Coinage of Par...

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Persia History Timeline

Achaemenid Persia. Persian Timeline...

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Parthian Kings

Parthian Kings were rulers of the Parthian Empire, which existed from 247 BC to 224 AD. The Parthian Empire was located in ancient Persia and was known for its skilled cavalry and military tactics. The Parthian Kings were of the Arsacid dynasty and ruled over a vast territory that stretched from the Euphrates River to the Hindu Kush mountains. Som...

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A Chronology of Persian History

From the dawn of history Persia has preserved its individuality while influencing the art, architecture and culture of other countries. This chronology catalogues and compares Iran's colourful history with that of the rest of the world from 4000 BC to modern times....

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Rulers and Dynasties of Persia (Iran)

The following is a timetable of rulers and dynasties that ruled over Iran. It has been tried to name all rulers of Iran from the period of the Medesto the present. The dates mentioned are the period that the person inquestion ruled over (some part of ) Iran. Therefore you will also find different persons during the same time period. They probably r...

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Kingdoms of Persia

The Persians (or Parsu) were a grouping of Indo-Europeans who settled to the east of ancient Elam during the period of instability and migration which occurred throughout the Middle East between 1200-900 BC, when other tribal groups such as the Aramaeans and the Sea Peoples were causing chaos further west. The Persian capital until 559 BC was Pasar...

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A Timeline of the Persians

Throughout history, the Persians have played a significant role in shaping the world. Their civilization dates back thousands of years and has left a lasting impact on art, culture, and politics. Let's take a journey through time with this timeline of the Persians. 550-330 BCE: The Achaemenid Empire The Achaemenid Empire, founded by Cyrus the Grea...

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Timeline of Persia (1500 BC - 1953)

Persia, known today as Iran, boasts a rich history that dates back thousands of years. Here is a timeline highlighting significant events in Persia from 1500 BC to 1953: 1500 BC - 550 BC: The Achaemenid Empire Founded by Cyrus the Great in 550 BC, the Achaemenid Empire became one of the largest and most powerful empires in history. Under rulers su...

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Chronology of Ancient Persia (559 BC - 642 AD)

Ancient Persia, spanning from 559 BC to 642 AD, holds a rich and storied history that shaped the Middle East for centuries. Let's delve into the chronology of this fascinating era: 559-330 BC: The Achaemenid Empire The Achaemenid Empire was founded by Cyrus the Great in 559 BC. Under his rule, the empire expanded to become the largest in the world...

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