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Ancient Greece

Battle of the Persian Gate

Tuesday Jan 21, 330 BC
Persian Gate, near Persepolis

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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