ECBATANA WAS A CAPITAL CITY UNDER WHICH PERSIAN EMPIRE?

A. Achaemenid Empire

Ecbatana was the capital city of the Median Empire, which was a kingdom that existed in western Iran from the 8th to the 7th century BCE. The city was later conquered by the Achaemenid Empire and served as one of its major cities and a summer residence for the Achaemenid kings. Ecbatana was known for its beautiful palaces, rich gardens, and vast wealth, and was considered one of the most magnificent cities of its time. Today, the ruins of Ecbatana can be found in modern-day Hamedan, Iran.