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Darius III: The Persian King Who Fought Alexander the Great
One of the few virtues of the recent Netflix series on Alexander the Great was the prominent role given to his principal opponent, Darius III of Persia. But in this retelling of history, as in most ...
This week in Jewish history: Birthday of Frank Gehry, Yahrzeit of Avraham Ibn Ezra
Yahrzeit of Avraham Ibn Ezra, biblical commentator, poet, mathematician, author, and philosopher. An unsuccessful businessman ...
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601 inscriptions from Fars province in Iran’s heritage list
General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Fars, Mohammad Sabet Eqlidi, announced on Thursday that 46 ...
India.com27d
King at 20, death at 32…conquered half of the world in 12 years, this king was…, he was from…
He defeated the Persian King Darius III, seizing control of his empire. It is noteworthy that, at its peak, Alexander’s domain stretched from the Adriatic Sea to the Indus River. He then ...
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His father used diplomacy, he conquered the world: How Alexander became the first great general
The opening of the royal palace of Aigai to the public in 2024 reignited global interest in the life and legacy of Alexander the Great. Located in the ancient city of Aigai, the palace is a site ...
Tehran Times29d
50 restoration projects for cultural heritage underway in Fars province
One of the most iconic sites in Fars is Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, founded by Darius the Great in 518 BC. This UNESCO World Heritage site showcases the grandeur of ...