1. Greece and Iran Ancient Iran
1000 – 30 B.C.E. 1000 – 30 B.C.E.
Geography and Resources Rise of Persian Empire
• Surrounded by mountains, deserts, and • 550 B.C.E. – Cyrus overthrew Median king and
Persian Gulf. began Persian Empire
– Open to attack from Central Asian nomads • Persian Empire built by 3 kings:
• Limited Natural Resources – Cyrus
– Water very scarce – Cambyses
• Caused creation of underground irrigation – Darius I
networks
• Resources available: copper, tin, iron,
gold, silver, and timber
• Created extensive road system Cambyses
Dariu
