Iran (Persia): Cyrus the Great established Iran (Persia) around 550 BCE. The Persian Empire is considered one of the largest empires in ancient history.
Egypt: The country dates back to 3100 BCE when Upper and Lower Egypt were unified under its inaugural pharaoh, Narmer.
Greece: Greece is the birthplace of ancient civilisations such as the Minoans (2600–1100 BCE) and Mycenaeans. It is also considered the birthplace of democracy and philosophy.
India: The Indus Valley Civilization emerged in India around 2500 BCE. Also known as Bharat, it is one of the world’s oldest countries, with rich cultures and recorded history spanning millennia.
Ethiopia (Abyssinia): Ethiopia traces its origins to the Kingdom of Aksum around 100 AD and boasts a long history of independent governance.
China: The country’s civilisation began around 2070 BCE with the Xia Dynasty.q
Japan: The country’s history began during the Yamato period, around 250 AD. Japan is one of the oldest countries with an unbroken lineage.
