Flowers and birds

Alexander of Macedon destroyed Persia. There is nothing left of her except bright ornaments that are now in fashion

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Magazine: (191) 2014

Alexander of Macedon destroyed Persia. There is nothing left of her except bright ornaments that are now in fashion

Persia until 1935 was called modern Iran, but in the 6th — 4th centuries BC it was a huge empire, stretching from Egypt to India. It was possible to hold such territories only by force, which means that the state was powerful. Fertile, grain lands and the focus of trade routes brought considerable income, which means that the state was rich. His rulers managed to defeat even the most legendary Creuse. How they lived, and worked. Many have fought and whether, and this means that the weapons business and the art of miniature depicting gardens were particularly developed. Both are fantastic, bewitching beauty.

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