Achaemenidae

/ˌækəˈmɛnɪdiː/ noun

The royal family or dynasty of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, representing one of the most powerful ruling houses in ancient history.

Latin scientific classification form of Achaemenid, using the -ae suffix to denote a family or clan. Derived from the same Old Persian root as Achaemenid.

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