Scenarios about 'Achaemenid Empire'
The Achaemenid Empire was the first Persian Empire, ruling from 550-330 BCE at its height stretching from the Balkans to the Indus Valley. Founded by Cyrus the Great and later expanded by Darius I, it was known for its sophisticated administrative system, religious tolerance, and infrastructure including the Royal Road network. In alternate history scenarios, the empire's survival or different outcomes of its conflicts with Greece could dramatically alter Mediterranean and Middle Eastern development.
What If The Persian Empire Conquered Greece?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Xerxes I successfully conquered Greece in 480-479 BCE, potentially altering the development of Western civilization, democracy, and the cultural foundations of Europe and the Middle East.