Darius
Darius (558? - 486 BC) was an Achaemenid King and empire builder who divided the Persian Empire into 20 satrapies.
Darius I
Darius I, an Achaemenid dynasty king, ruled the Persians.
Darius I, an Achaemenid dynasty king, ruled the Persians.
Persepolis
Persepolis was an important city of ancient Persia (Iran).
Persepolis was an important city of ancient Persia (Iran).
Major Near Eastern Kings
From your Guide, dates and salient points about eight Near Eastern monarchs: Ashurbanipal, Cyrus, Darius, Nebuchadnezzar, Sargon, Sennacherib, Tiglath-pileser, and Xerxes.
From your Guide, dates and salient points about eight Near Eastern monarchs: Ashurbanipal, Cyrus, Darius, Nebuchadnezzar, Sargon, Sennacherib, Tiglath-pileser, and Xerxes.
The Persian Wars
Bulleted points about the Persian Wars. Includes the Ionian migrations, Croesus, Darius, the Delian League, and Herodotus.
Bulleted points about the Persian Wars. Includes the Ionian migrations, Croesus, Darius, the Delian League, and Herodotus.
The Achaemenians
The Achaemenians included Cyrus, Xerxes, and Darius. This site includes a map showing the extent of Darius' empire.
The Achaemenians included Cyrus, Xerxes, and Darius. This site includes a map showing the extent of Darius' empire.
Old Iranian Literature
Royal inscriptions of Persian kings, including Darius.
Royal inscriptions of Persian kings, including Darius.
Ancient Iran - Persepolis
Aspects of Darius' government, summary of religion, articles on the archaeological excavations and the 80's discovery of ancient silver.
Aspects of Darius' government, summary of religion, articles on the archaeological excavations and the 80's discovery of ancient silver.