San Civilization

In 27,978 BCE, the Barbelo's arrived and divided the world into 9 Kingdoms, with Aigypton (Egypt, N-S Sudan, Syria, Israel) being one of them. After Pandora's explosion in 27,665 BCE, Hera won the war and created the Kingdom of Babylon. The Barbelos under Hera's rule left South and Central Africa, allowing human tribes to live freely. By 12,000 BCE, climate conditions shifted dramatically, affecting the hunter-gatherer societies.

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## San Civilization

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# Peace

After 12,000 BCE, the San Civilization in what is now West Africa, including regions like Niger, Nigeria, West Morocco, and West Sahara, continued to evolve. The San people, also known as the Bushmen, developed sophisticated knowledge of local flora and fauna, and they became adept at hunting and gathering in arid environments. They crafted tools, such as bows and arrows, to assist in their hunting and developed a deep understanding of their surroundings.

# Climate Change

Over time, the region's climate became even more arid, and what was once a lake in the Sahara began to dry up, eventually transforming into the vast Sahara Desert. This change likely had a significant impact on the San Civilization, as it further limited available resources and altered the landscape.

In 1600 BCE, the massive eruption of the Thera Supervolcano in the Mediterranean had far-reaching effects. While it didn't directly impact the San Civilization, the volcanic ash and climate disturbances resulting from this event had indirectly affected their environment. The tribes needed 100 years to recover by the loss of food.

# Egyptian Dream

Around 690 BCE, an Egyptian team reached the San tribes in West Africa. These Egyptians were exhausted and chose to live alongside the San people. They teached them new practices, ideas and Paganism.

# Persian Conquest

In the year 479 BCE, King Xerxes I of the Achaemenid Empire, gathered a team of warriors to embark on an expedition to the far reaches of West Africa. Xerxes' desire was to extend the empire and establish a Persian city deep within the West African lands.

Leading this daring mission was a Persian warlord named Artadates. The team consisted of experienced desert travelers, skilled engineers, and merciless warriors.

As the expedition party journeyed through the Sahara, they encountered the formidable challenges of the harsh desert environment. Yet, with their knowledge of desert survival, they overcame adversity.

After one month and two days of grueling travel, they reached the land of the San people known as "Zephyria," a name the egyptians gave to the land. Here, they established the new Persian city, naming it "Erythraspolis," which signified the "Red City" in honor of the vibrant red sands that surrounded it.

# Red City

Erythraspolis became a vibrant hub of trade and cultural exchange, where the diverse beliefs of the inhabitants coexisted in harmony.

The Persians had not sought to convert the San people to their own beliefs, nor did they engage in violence or suppression of local customs. Instead, they embraced the teachings of the nomadic tribes they had encountered, learning from their desert survival techniques and forging bonds of mutual respect.

Around the same time, Artadates dispatched a Persian warlord, Ardashir, with a small retinue of messengers and scouts to report back to the empire.

After weeks of organized travel, Ardashir and his group reached Egypt. There, they presented a detailed report to King Xerxes I, highlighting the successful establishment of Erythraspolis, the coexistence of diverse cultures, and the amicable relations with the indigenous San people.

King Xerxes I was pleased with the progress and success of the Persian city in West Africa. The empire's reach had extended far into West Africa, and Erythraspolis became a shining example of this newfound connection between the East and the distant West. quickly prospered as a thriving trade hub, connecting the Achaemenid Empire to the West African realms. The city boasted impressive architecture, with distinctive Persian elements fused with local designs.

Over the years, as the city flourished, it served as the first stepping stone for Persian expeditions venturing further into the West. The lands beyond Erythraspolis held countless wonders and challenges, from lush jungles to vast savannas. Persian explorers embarked on journeys to discover new trade routes, unique resources, and, above all, to continue building bridges between the Achaemenid Empire and the West Africa.

The connection between Erythraspolis and the Achaemenid Empire remained strong, but over the years, as the empire faced conflicts in the Mediterranean region, communication became sporadic. The conquests of Alexander the Great ended the connection with the Achaemenid Empire.

When Alexander the Great reached Egypt, he was informed about the Red City, but his focus was on eastern conquests, and he did not send any teams to explore the West. Erythraspolis continued to thrive as a thriving city, a bastion of multiculturalism, and a beacon of Persian influence in the distant West.

In 331 BCE a new Persian leader emerged, a visionary named Bahram, who recognized the importance of Erythraspolis in maintaining the legacy of the Achaemenid Empire. In his pursuit of rejuvenating Persian connections, Bahram decided to elevate the city's status. He named it The Red Sand Empire (Emperatori-ye Shon-e Sorkh).