Xerxes I, son of Darius the Great, who completed Persepolis and led the expedition to Greece.
Notable Works
Completion of Persepolis, Gate of All Nations
Fun Facts
Xerxes built two pontoon bridges across the Dardanelles to cross history's largest ancient army. When storms destroyed them, he ordered the sea whipped! His Old Persian name "Xšayārša" means "ruler of heroes."
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