Parsian style (Iranian architecture)
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The "Parsian style" is a style of architecture ("sabk") when categorizing the history of Persian/Iranian architectural development. Although the Median and Achaemenid architecture
fall under this classification, the pre-Achaemenid architecture
is also studied as a sub-class of this category.
This style of architecture flourished from eighth century B.C.E. from the time of the Median Empire, through the Achaemenid empire
, to the arrival of Alexander III of Macedonia in the third century B.C.E.
Achaemenid architecture
Achaemenid Persian architecture refers to the architectural achievements of the Achaemenid Persians manifesting in construction of spectacular cities used for governance and inhabitation , temples made for worship and social gatherings , and mausoleums erected in honor of fallen kings...
fall under this classification, the pre-Achaemenid architecture
Pre-Parsi style (Iranian architecture)
The "Parsian style" is a style of architecture when categorizing the history of Persian/Iranian architectural development...
is also studied as a sub-class of this category.
This style of architecture flourished from eighth century B.C.E. from the time of the Median Empire, through the Achaemenid empire
Achaemenid Empire
The Achaemenid Empire , sometimes known as First Persian Empire and/or Persian Empire, was founded in the 6th century BCE by Cyrus the Great who overthrew the Median confederation...
, to the arrival of Alexander III of Macedonia in the third century B.C.E.