+Ancient Iran spans the vast history of the Iranian plateau, from its earliest settlements to the Arab conquest. It was the cradle of mighty civilizations, notably the [Persian Empire](/wiki/persian_empire), whose influence on [Culture](/wiki/culture) and governance resonated across the ancient world.
+## See also
+- [Achaemenids](/wiki/achaemenids)
+- [Zoroastrianism](/wiki/zoroastrianism)
+- [Sassanids](/wiki/sassanids)
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