Ancient Greece - Battle of the Persian Gate

Time: Tuesday Jan 21, 330 BC

Place: Persian Gate, near Persepolis

Details: In the winter of 330 BC, at the Battle of the Persian Gate northeast of today's Yasuj in Iran, the Persian satrap Ariobarzanes led a last stand of the Persian forces. As a result, Alexander consolidated control of half of Persia and captures its dynastic center.

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