Persian governments

The period of the prosperity of Greek cities on the west coast ended with the Persian congestion. Although they have been subjected to Lidia so far, They did not feel particularly offended for this reason, However, they were not doing well with the Persians. Greek colonies in Asia Minor were founded by emigrants from Greece, More specifically, aelas and dukes, who began to flow here ok. Xii -xi w. p.n.e. Developed primarily for commercial reasons, Most of them had their own ports. The most important urban centers on the Aegean coast included, among others. Ephe, Smyrna, Fokaj, Colofish is Millen – All these cities were known in the world at that time as important political and cultural centers. Also on the Black and Mediterranean seas.

After the victory over Krezus, the Persians established in the old lands of the Lidian state, covering almost all of Anatolia, new satrapy with the capital in Sardes. From the very beginning of the city, the Greek were opposed to the rule of the Persians, who, according to them, were barbarians. The uprisings against foreign governments broke out time and time, which are the beginning of the Greek-Persian wars. W 500 r. p.n.e. Ionian cities rebelled, But even despite the help of Athens, this episode was successful in the Persians. The latter thought about taking over Greece, But failures under the marathon (490 r. p.n.e.), Salamina (480 r. p.n.e.) and platues (479 r. p.n.e.) They removed the danger from Hellada. Unfortunately, the Persians from Asia Minor have not been able to deny yet, But some cities-states managed to regain partial independence, Like Karia. Mausolos was one of its most famous rulers, who left a wonderful tomb – The name of the mausoleum came from him. The Persian reign in Asia Minor laid an end to the conquests of Alexander the Great.