###Achaemenes : Founder of the Achaemenid Dynasty (c. 705–675 BCE)

Achaemenes, the legendary founder of the Achaemenid Dynasty, lived during the early 7th century BCE and is regarded as the progenitor of Persia’s most famous royal lineage. His name, derived from the Old Persian *Haxāmaniš*, meaning “having a friend’s mind,” symbolizes the origins of the dynasty that would later dominate the ancient world under rulers like Cyrus the Great and Darius I.

Believed to be a chieftain of the Persian tribe, Achaemenes ruled over the region of Parsumash in southwestern Iran. His life is largely semi-legendary, with later royal inscriptions and genealogies tracing their lineage to him. Despite scant historical records, he is credited with uniting Persian tribes and establishing the foundation for the future Achaemenid Empire.

While historical sources suggest he lived from approximately 705 to 675 BCE, the exact details of his life and death are uncertain. If these dates are accurate, Achaemenes would have been about 30 years old at his death, though he may have lived longer, as is common in semi-mythical accounts. Regardless of his exact lifespan, his legacy as the founder of one of history’s greatest empires remains unshaken.

– Name: Achaemenes
– Birth Name: Haxāmaniš
– Birthdate: Uncertain
– Birth Location: Parsumash, Ancient Persia (modern-day Iran)
– Death Date: c. 675 BCE (uncertain)
– Death Location: Parsumash, Ancient Persia
– Age at Death: Uncertain
– Job Title: Chieftain and Founder of the Achaemenid Dynasty

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