Persian Empire 559-330 BC
The ancient Persian Empire was founded by King
Cyrus II the Great.
Cyrus' family, the
Achaemenian Dynasty, provided the rulers for the Persian
Empire.
Hence their empire is also called the Achaemenian Empire.
And here are the maps

Achaemenian Empire,
6th and 5th century BC

Persian
Empire 500 BC

Persian Empire 490 BC
See also
Governments of Ancient
Persia.
And here are more maps on the Persian campaigns

First and Second Persian Invasion 492-490 BC

Map of the Third Persian Invasion 480-479 BC
The Persian Empire was overthrown in
the following manner:

The Conquests of Alexander the Great 336-323 BC

Map of the Battle of the Granicus 334 BC

Map of the Battle of Issus 333 BC - Movements to the
Battlefield

Map of the Battle of Issus 333 BC - Initial Situation

Map of the Battle of Issus 333 BC - Decisive Action

Battle of Gaugamela (Battle of Arbela) 331 BC

Map of the Battle of Gaugamela 331 BC -
Initial Situation

Map of the Battle of Gaugamela 331 BC -
Decisive Action
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