Why were Persians historically important?

Question: Why were Persians historically important!?
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Their religion, Zoriastroanism, heavily influenced Judaism and Christianity!.

(Eg!., a dualistic universe - god runs one part, the evil guy runs the other - angels)

Persian culture also heavily influenced Islam, especially Islamic art!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Becuse Persia (Iran) is the supposed center of civilization!. I t is within the "Fertile Crescent" between the Tigres and Euphrates Rivers!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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