Tag: Empires

Archaeologists in southern Iraq have uncovered a remarkable set of carved clay tablets, offering a rare glimpse into the bureaucratic workings of Akkadia, the world’s first empire. These ancient records, found at the Sumerian city of Girsu (modern-day Tello), shine a light on the sophisticated admin...

Ancient Persia was a vast empire that stretched from the Indus Valley to the Mediterranean Sea. It was founded by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC, and reached its peak under Darius I in the 5th century BC. The Persian Empire was known for its tolerant and inclusive culture, and its contributio...

This stock image depicts a map of trade routes and great empires during the first century A.D. It showcases the interconnectedness of the ancient world through trade and commerce, highlighting the key players and their territories at the time. The map provides a glimpse into the political and econo...