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Where did Alexander's route of conquest begin?
When he crossed the Hellespont from Europe ti Asia Minor, which was held by the Persians.
Did Cyrus the Great make any contributions to his empire?
Of course he did. That is why he is called "The Great." Actually, he founded the Achaemenid Empire beginning with Persia and expanding form there. From the Mediterranean sea and Hellespont in the west to the Indus River in the east, Cyrus the Great created the largest empire the world had yet seen.
What is Cyrus the great known for?
Cyrus II of Persia (c. 600 BC or 576 BC-530 BC) commonly known as Cyrus the Great, was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire. Under his rule, the empire embraced all the previous civilized states of the ancient Near East, expanded vastly and eventually conquered most of Southwest Asia and much of Central Asia, parts of Europe and Caucasus. From the Mediterranean Sea and Hellespont in the west to the Indus River in the east, Cyrus the Great created the largest empire the world had yet seen.
Who was the son of Darius?
Xerxes war Darius's son,Xerxes I ruled from 485 - 465 B.C., presiding over ancient Persia's decline from mighty power to fading empire. His father Darius was defeated by the Greeks at the battle of Marathon (490 B.C.), and 10 years later Xerxes assembled a vast army to invade Greece and avenge his father's defeat. (The best-known reports on the invasion come from the historian Herodotus.) Xerxes crossed the Hellespont (now called the Dardanelles) and methodically overran Greece. He won a costly victory at Thermopylae -- the famous battle which ended with 300 Spartan warriors defying the entire Persian army in a last battle to the death -- and finally reached Athens and sacked the deserted city. But the invasion ended in disaster when the Persian navy was routed by the Greek fleet at Salamis (480 B.C.). Xerxes retreated to his palace in Persepolis, leaving behind an occupying army which was defeated by the Greeks shortly thereafter. Persia remained a formidable nation but Xerxes withdrew from active life, devoting himself to what Herodotus called "the intrigues of the harem." 15 years later Xerxes was stabbed to death, probably by his subordinate Artabanus, and was succeeded by his son Artaxerxes.Xerxes is pronounced ZERK-seez... His life was the inspiration for George Handle's 1738 opera Serse (or Xerxes)... One tale from Herodotus has become particularly famous: after a storm on the Hellespont delayed Xerxes from crossing into Greece, the vainglorious king ordered that the waters of the Hellespont be given 300 lashes and cursed as punishment... Xerxes' elite troops, said to number 10,000 in all, were known as the Immortals... Xerxes was also ruler of Egypt, the third ruler of that country's 27th dynasty.
How old was king xerxes the first when he took the throne from his father darius?
* Born: 519 B.C. * Birthplace: Persia * Died: 465 B.C. (assassination by stabbing) * Best Known As: The Persian king repulsed by the Greeks Xerxes I ruled from 485 - 465 B.C., presiding over ancient Persia's decline from mighty power to fading empire. His father Darius was defeated by the Greeks at the battle of Marathon (490 B.C.), and 10 years later Xerxes assembled a vast army to invade Greece and avenge his father's defeat. (The best-known reports on the invasion come from the historian http://www.answers.com/topic/herodotus.) Xerxes crossed the Hellespont (now called the Dardanelles) and methodically overran Greece. He won a costly victory at Thermopylae -- the famous battle which ended with 300 Spartan warriors defying the entire Persian army in a last battle to the death -- and finally reached Athens and sacked the deserted city. But the invasion ended in disaster when the Persian navy was routed by the Greek fleet at Salamis (480 B.C.). Xerxes retreated to his palace in Persepolis, leaving behind an occupying army which was defeated by the Greeks shortly thereafter. Persia remained a formidable nation but Xerxes withdrew from active life, devoting himself to what Herodotus called "the intrigues of the harem." 15 years later Xerxes was stabbed to death, probably by his subordinate Artabanus, and was succeeded by his son Artaxerxes. Xerxes is pronounced ZERK-seez... His life was the inspiration for http://www.answers.com/topic/george-frideric-handel's 1738 opera Serse (or Xerxes)... One tale from Herodotus has become particularly famous: after a storm on the Hellespont delayed Xerxes from crossing into Greece, the vainglorious king ordered that the waters of the Hellespont be given 300 lashes and cursed as punishment... Xerxes' elite troops, said to number 10,000 in all, were known as the Immortals... Xerxes was also ruler of Egypt, the third ruler of that country's 27th dynasty.
Was Hellespont a city?
Hellespont is not a city it is a strait
Who swam the Hellespont nightly to see their beloved Hero?
Leander swam the Hellespont nightly.
What are the release dates for Hellespont - 2012?
Hellespont - 2012 was released on: USA: 25 May 2012
Where is Hellespont located?
in mexico
Who was the mythical Greek youth who drowned in the Hellespont?
Leander and Hero were the mythical lovers that drowned in the Hellespont.
Troy was located at the straits known as the?
Hellespont
What is the Hellespont?
The Hellespont is the ancient name for the strait that separates Europe and Asia, also known as the Dardanelles. It connects the Aegean Sea with the Sea of Marmara and ultimately the Black Sea. It holds historical significance due to its importance in trade and military campaigns.
What is the former name of the Dardanelles?
The Dardanelles were known as the Hellespont.
In Greek mythology who was the swimmer of the Hellespont?
I believe his name was Leander but he wasn't the only one to do so because the British Lord Byron also swam across the Hellespont.
What happened to the Persians crossing Hellespont?
They crossed over and marched on into mainland Greece.
What does Dardanelles have to do with Rome?
The Dardanelles, which in antiquity was called the Hellespont, was part of the Roman Empire.
Where is the Hellenspot?
Çanakkale, Turkey. Also known as the Dardanelles.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellespont
