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Youtab Commemoration Day

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The brave sister of Ariobarzanes and a female Achaemenid commander, who fought shoulder-to-shoulder with her brother against Alexander and died in battle.

died 330 BCE

Notable Works

Fighting and dying in the defense of Persepolis

Fun Facts

"Youtab" in Old Persian means "Unique and Brilliant." Her prominent combat role as a commander highlights the high status of women in Achaemenid society and military.

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