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Greeks and “Others”—the Persians. Persian Empire Persian Kings Persians as “Other”. 6-Dec, 2007. Darius I. Herodotus. Persian Kings. Cyrus I (“the Great”) r. 550–530 independence from Medes Persian empire Cambyses II r. 530–522 conq’d Egypt Darius I (“The Great”) r. 522-486
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Greeks and “Others”—the Persians Persian Empire Persian Kings Persians as “Other” 6-Dec, 2007 Darius I Herodotus
Persian Kings • Cyrus I (“the Great”) r. 550–530 • independence from Medes • Persian empire • Cambyses II r. 530–522 • conq’d Egypt • Darius I (“The Great”) r. 522-486 • 490: Marathon • Xerxes r. 486–465 • 480: Thermopylae, Salamis
Darius I (“the Great”) Persepolis