Median Kingdom
ancient Iranian state (700–550 BC)
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Median Kingdom
Summary
Median Kingdom is a historical country[1]. It draws 3,305 Wikipedia views per month (historical_country category, ranking #208 of 1,549).[2]
Key Facts
- Median Kingdom's religion is recorded as Ancient Iranian religion[3].
- Median Kingdom is on the continent of Asia[4].
- Median Kingdom's instance of is recorded as historical country[5].
- Median Kingdom's instance of is recorded as kingdom[6].
- Median Kingdom's instance of is recorded as periodization[7].
- Median Kingdom's capital is recorded as Ecbatana[8].
- Median Kingdom's basic form of government is recorded as monarchy[9].
- Medes is named after Median Kingdom[10].
- Median Kingdom was followed by Achaemenid Empire[11].
- Median Kingdom's Commons category is recorded as Median Empire[12].
- 678 BC marks the founding of Median Kingdom[13].
- Median Kingdom was dissolved in 550 BC[14].
- Median Kingdom's language used is recorded as Median[15].
Body
Founding
678 BC marks the founding of Median Kingdom[13].
Identity
Median Kingdom was followed by Achaemenid Empire[11].
Dissolution
Median Kingdom was dissolved in 550 BC[14].
Why It Matters
Median Kingdom draws 3,305 Wikipedia views per month (historical_country category, ranking #208 of 1,549).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16] It is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]