Standard of the Achaemenid Empire

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  "name": "Achaemenid Empire",
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  "years": "550–330 BC",
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  "index": "c/iran:550",
  "title": "Standard of the Achaemenid Empire",
  "ratio": "2:3",
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  "desc": "- The Achaemenid (Persian) Empire (550–330 BC) used the Derafsh Kaviani, a jewelled royal standard. It was the precursor to the Sassanid standard\n - **Construction:** a standard or banner, typically depicting a golden eagle or falcon on a field of purple or crimson\n - Achaemenid standards were military vexilloids rather than rectangular flags",
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  "trivia": "- The Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BCE) was one of history's largest empires\n - Created by Cyrus the Great and conquered territories from Egypt to India\n - Known for advanced administration and the Royal Road trade network",
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