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To: philman_36

The first Persian King (real king of an united Persia) was Cyrus. Before him there were several competing kingdoms and tribes. Achamenes is likely only a mythic figure.

38 posted on 08/20/2007 3:09:33 AM PDT by SolidWood

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To: SolidWood

The first Persian King (real king of an united Persia) was Cyrus.
So you're speaking of Kurush then?

40 posted on 08/20/2007 3:31:33 AM PDT by philman_36

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To: SolidWood

Or are you talking about the son of Cambyses I the Elder who was actually Cyrus II?

42 posted on 08/20/2007 3:37:54 AM PDT by philman_36

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