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Afghanistan
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History: From Antiquity to the Modern Era
The territory now comprising Afghanistan has served as a nexus for various empires and migrating peoples for millennia, lying along crucial segments of the ancient Silk Road. Successive historical phases include periods under the Achaemenid Empire, the subsequent Hellenistic influence following the campaigns of Alexander the Great, and later dominance by Turkic and [Mongol](/entr… -
Cappadocia
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Historical Political Administration
Historically, Cappadocia occupied a strategic, yet often contested, position between major empires. It fell under the dominion of the Achaemenid Empire, served as a significant satrapy, and later became subject to Hellenistic influence following the conquests of Alexander the Great.
The region achieved nominal independence as the Kingdom of Cappadocia between the late [3rd centu… -
Classical Antiquity
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Greek architecture, exemplified by the Parthenon, is founded on precise mathematical ratios. The Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders provided a standardized vocabulary for monumental building.
The Romans adopted Greek forms but innovated with concrete, allowing for vast interior spaces, such as the [Pantheon dome](/en…