The courageous Achaemenid commander who fought to the last drop of blood against Alexander the Great's massive army at the Battle of the Persian Gate.
Notable Works
Legendary last stand defending Pars (Persepolis) from Alexander's invasion
Fun Facts
Ariobarzanes successfully blocked Alexander's invasion of the Persian heartland until a local shepherd betrayed a secret mountain path. His heroic last stand is often compared to the Spartans at Thermopylae.
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