Scenarios about 'Achaemenid Dynasty'
The Achaemenid Dynasty ruled the first Persian Empire from approximately 550 BCE to 330 BCE, becoming one of the largest empires in history. Founded by Cyrus the Great and ultimately defeated by Alexander the Great, this dynasty was known for its sophisticated administrative system, religious tolerance, and extensive infrastructure including the Royal Road. In alternate history scenarios, the survival or different fall of the Achaemenid Empire often creates dramatically altered developments in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Central Asian civilizations.
What If Alexander Never Conquered Persia?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Alexander the Great failed in his conquest of the Persian Empire, fundamentally altering the development of Western and Eastern civilizations.