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The Royal Road's Hidden Labor Force
We often hear about the speed of the Achaemenid postal system, but the human cost was immense. This episode explores the bandaka, the royal servants who built and maintained the infrastructure of empire. From digging qanats in arid valleys to paving the Royal Road, these laborers were the silent engine behind Persian power. We look at the Persepolis Fortification Tablets for clues into their lives, wages, and conditions. Discover how Darius I organized this massive workforce and why their contributions are often overlooked in historical accounts.
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