Darius (l. c. 550-486 BCE, r. 522-486 BCE), also known as Darius the Great, was the third Persian King of the Achaemenid Empire. His reign lasted 36 years, During this time the Persian Empire reached its peak came to power at age 28 and quickly proved himself a great military leader and an even greater administrator. His ascension to king of the Persian Empire was cloaked in intrigue.
The elite ancient Persian soldiers were famously called The Immortals (or the Ten Thousands Immortals) by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. They served as the king's personal bodyguards and a 10,000-strong royal infantry unit for the Achaemenid Empire.
About the Immortals
The Name: The title "Immortals" came from a rule that their exact number was always kept at 10,000. If a soldier died or got sick, a new man took his place right away. This made people think the unit never died.
The Job: They protected the king and fought as top shock troops in big wars.
The Weapons: They carried short spears, bows and arrows, and swords.
The Look: They wore scale armor under robes and carried light shields made of woven.
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Title: Dariush Technique: Mixed Media on Canvas Size: 50x70 cm Year Painted: 2008 Original Sold | Prints Available
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