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The Achaemenid Siege of Athens: Burning the Acropolis
In 480 BCE, the Achaemenid Empire under Xerxes I sacked Athens, burning the Acropolis and the Old Temple of Athena. This episode explores the dramatic siege, the evacuation of the city, the betrayal of the Oracle of Delphi, and the Persian occupation. We delve into the religious and psychological shock to the Greeks, the strategic decisions of Xerxes and Themistocles, and the aftermath that set the stage for the Battle of Salamis. Featuring details from Herodotus, the role of the Athenian fleet, and the Persian perspective on the burning of the Acropolis, this episode sheds new light on a…
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