Persepolis was the capital city of the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian Empire, and it was one of the most magnificent cities of the ancient world. It was founded by Darius I in the 6th century BCE, and it served as the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire until it was destroyed by Alexander the […]
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Introduction The Battle of Marathon was a defining moment in ancient Greek history and remains an inspiration to this day. The battle is one of the most famous battles in ancient history, and for good reason. It was a defining moment for the Athenians, who managed to defeat a much larger and more powerful enemy […]