LibGuides: Year 7 History: Ancient Persia

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Livius: Achaemenids (Persian) Empire
Article on the rise of the Persian Empire.
Livius: Darius the Great
Article on Darius the Great, one of the predominate kings of Ancient Persia.
Livius: Kings of the Persian Empire
A list and timeline of the kings of the Persian Empire.
Livius: Persepolis
An exploration of Persepolis, capital of Persia.
MET MUSEUM
Great article from the MET on the Achaemenid Persian empire (550 - 330 BC).
National Geographic
Article about the rise of an ancient super power.
UNESCO
Discover Persepolis, the capital of Persia and one of the worlds wonders.
Persepolis 360 virtual tour
Have a virtual tour of Persepolis.