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Achaemenid meaning
Of or relating to the dynasty which ruled the Persian empire c. 550–330 BCE (the Achaemenid Empire), founded by Achaemenes.
Using Achaemenid
- The main meaning on this page is: Of or relating to the dynasty which ruled the Persian empire c. 550–330 BCE (the Achaemenid Empire), founded by Achaemenes.
- In the example corpus, achaemenid often appears in combinations such as: the achaemenid, achaemenid empire, achaemenid persian.
Context around Achaemenid
- Average sentence length in these examples: 26.1 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 11 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Achaemenid
- In this selection, "achaemenid" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 26.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, persian, history, original, empire, persian and queen stand out and add context to how "achaemenid" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include achaemenid persian rule and and later achaemenid emperors acknowledged. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "achaemenid" sits close to words such as abbe, abeyance and abp, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with achaemenid
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The Persians then incorporated the Greek cities of Asia Minor into their Achaemenid Empire. (14 words)
Parthians and Sassanids would later add their own modifications to the original Achaemenid design. (14 words)
Subsequent Achaemenid art and iconography reflect the influence of the new political reality in Mesopotamia. (15 words)
However, according to archaeological evidence found in modern-day Iran in the form of cuneiforms that go back to the Achaemenid era, it is evident that the native name of Parsa (Persia) had been applied to Iran from its birth. (40 words)
Both were in use through the Achaemenid Persian period, but the cursive form steadily gained ground over the lapidary, which had largely disappeared by the 3rd century BC. citation Stele with dedicatory lapidary Aramaic inscription to the god Salm. (39 words)
In the Achaemenid period, there are no representations of Ahura Mazda other than the custom for every emperor to have an empty chariot drawn by white horses, to invite Ahura Mazda to accompany the Persian army on battles. (38 words)
Example sentences (20)
Women main Bust of the head of the Persian Achaemenid queen Atossa From the Achaemenid days, Persian women have had great influence and presence.
It was the second and final battle between the two kings and is considered to be the final blow to the Achaemenid Empire, resulting in its complete conquest by Alexander.
The Persians then incorporated the Greek cities of Asia Minor into their Achaemenid Empire.
Achaemenid Persian rule main Ever since the Macedonian king Amyntas I surrendered his country to the Persians in about 512-511 BCE, Macedonians and Persians were strangers no more.
Ancient references further The Arachosia Satrapy and the Pactyan people during the Achaemenid Empire in 500 B.C. A variety of ancient groups with eponyms similar to Pakhtun have been hypothesized as possible ancestors of modern Pashtuns.
Angra Mainyu and his daevas (spirits) which attempt to attract humans away from the path of righteousness ( asha ) would eventually be destroyed.sfn History Achaemenid Empire The Behistun Inscription contains many references to Ahura Mazda.
Both men belonged to the Achaemenid tribe and were still alive when Darius ascended the throne.
Both were in use through the Achaemenid Persian period, but the cursive form steadily gained ground over the lapidary, which had largely disappeared by the 3rd century BC. citation Stele with dedicatory lapidary Aramaic inscription to the god Salm.
By 522 BCE, there were revolts against Darius in most parts of the Achaemenid Empire leaving the empire in turmoil.
By the time of the founding of the Achaemenid Empire, Zoroastrianism was already a well-established religion.
Darius I and later Achaemenid emperors acknowledged their devotion to Ahura Mazda in inscriptions, as attested to several times in the Behistun inscription, and appear to have continued the model of coexistence with other religions.
However, according to archaeological evidence found in modern-day Iran in the form of cuneiforms that go back to the Achaemenid era, it is evident that the native name of Parsa (Persia) had been applied to Iran from its birth.
However, it is known that the Achaemenids were worshipers of Ahura Mazda.sfn The representation and invocation of Ahura Mazda can be seen on royal inscriptions written by Achaemenid kings.
In the Achaemenid period, there are no representations of Ahura Mazda other than the custom for every emperor to have an empty chariot drawn by white horses, to invite Ahura Mazda to accompany the Persian army on battles.
It is written quite differently from Achaemenid Aramaic; there is an emphasis on writing as words are pronounced rather than using etymological forms.
It was maintained and protected by the Achaemenid Empire (c. 500–330 BCE) and had postal stations and relays at regular intervals.
Naqsh-e Rostam is a site believed by archaeologists to have been a cemetery for Persepolis, where Achaemenid, Parthian and Sassanid royalty were laid to rest.
No member of the Achaemenid family would rise against Gaumata for the safety of their own life.
Parthians and Sassanids would later add their own modifications to the original Achaemenid design.
Subsequent Achaemenid art and iconography reflect the influence of the new political reality in Mesopotamia.
Common combinations with achaemenid
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: