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The Achaemenid Navy: Persia's Forgotten Fleet
In this episode of The Achaemenid Empire: Persia's Golden Age of Power, Lucas and Luna dive into a lesser-known aspect of Persian might: its navy. From the Phoenician shipbuilders of Sidon and Tyre to the Greek mercenaries and Ionian sailors who manned the fleet, discover how the Achaemenids built a maritime force that secured the eastern Mediterranean, enforced tribute from island states, and enabled Xerxes' invasion of Greece. Learn about the trireme, the naval contingents at Salamis, and the strategic role of the fleet in protecting the Royal Road's sea lanes. The episode also explores the…
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