Here's why:
* Verb: The base form of the word is "conquer," which is a verb meaning "to overcome or defeat."
* Past Participle: "Conquered" is used in several ways:
* To form perfect tenses: "They have conquered the mountain."
* As an adjective: "The conquered city fell silent."
* In passive voice: "The enemy was conquered."
So, while "conquered" can function in different grammatical contexts, its core nature is as a past participle.