CULTURAL INTERACTIONS IN CENTRAL ASIA DURING THE PERIOD OF THE ACHAEMENID EMPIRE
Keywords:
Achaemenid Empire, Cultural Interactions, Silk Road, Royal Road, Religious Exchange, Administrative Policies, Trade Networks, Local Cultures, Cultural Synthesis, Archaeological Findings, Historical Sources, Cultural Heritage.Abstract
This article explores the multifaceted cultural interactions that took place between the Achaemenid rulers and the local populations in the region. Drawing on historical sources, archaeological findings, and cultural evidence, the study sheds light on the religious, linguistic, artistic, and administrative exchanges that occurred along the Silk Road and the Royal Road, which connected the heart of the empire to the distant corners of Central Asia. The article emphasizes the significance of trade networks, administrative policies, and the movement of people in facilitating this cultural synthesis. While examining the assimilation of Persian religious practices, architectural styles, and administrative systems, the study also highlights the resilience of local cultures and the emergence of unique syncretic expressions.
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