- Period:
- 678 BCE – 549 BCE
- Capital:
- Ekbatana
- Region:
- İran
- Type:
- empire
- Religion:
- Zerdüştlük
- Language:
- Medce
- Government:
- Monarşi
It played a major role in the fall of the Assyrian Empire. Allying with Babylon, it conquered Nineveh.
Rulers (2)
- Kral Kyaksares · 625 BCE–585 BCE
- Med Kralı Kyaxares · 625 BCE–585 BCE
Related events
- Foundation of the Persian Empire · 550 BCE
Frequently asked questions
- What was Median Empire?
- An Iranian kingdom that was the forerunner of the Persian Empire.
- When did Median Empire exist?
- 678 BCE – 549 BCE
- What was the capital of Median Empire?
- Ekbatana
- Where was Median Empire located?
- İran