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Historians see ancient Iran as one of the key cradles of civilization. Its location made it a bridge between East and West, shaping trade routes like the Silk Road. The rise and fall of its empires, like the Achaemenids and Sassanians, influenced the politics and cultures of neighboring regions for centuries.
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Supporting arguments
- The Persian Empire's size changed the map of the ancient world.
- Its fall to Alexander the Great marked a major turning point.
- Iranian culture survived through many conquests and changes.
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