Pasargadae

(noun)

The capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great.

Related Terms

  • Darius the Great
  • Median Empire
  • Cyrus the Great

Examples of Pasargadae in the following topics:

  • The Achaemenid Empire

    • The unified form of the empire came in the form of a central administration around the city of Pasargadae, which was erected by Cyrus c. 550 BCE.
  • Government and Trade in the Achaemenid Empire

    • Darius also sponsored work on construction projects throughout the empire, focusing on improvement of the cities of Susa, Pasargadae, Persepolis, Babylon, and various municipalities in Egypt.
    • When Darius moved his capital from Pasargadae to Persepolis, he revolutionized the economy by placing it on a silver and gold coinage and introducing a regulated and sustainable tax system.
  • Defeat of Persia by Alexander the Great

    • From Persepolis, Alexander headed north to Pasargadae where he visited the tomb of Cyrus the Great.
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