Greco persian wars

Video: The Greco-Persian Wars refers to the conflict between Greece and Persia in the 5th century BCE which involved two invasions by the latter in 490 and 480 BCE. Several of the most famous and significant battles in history were fought during the Wars, these were at Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea, all of which would become legendary. The Greeks were, ultimately, victorious and their civilization preserved.

The battle of Salamis (480 B.C.).

Ancient Greece Tourism: Sparta. Athens, Rhodes, Olympia, Zeus, Artemis, Herodotus. Lighthouse of Alexandria. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

Greco-Persian Wars, series of wars fought by Greek states and Persia from 492 to 449 BCE. Although the Persian empire was at the peak of its strength, the collective defense mounted by the Greeks overcame seemingly impossible odds and even succeeded in liberating Greek city-states on the fringe of Persia itself.

The Trojan War. Achaean on the left in chariot, Trojan with Hittite on the right.

Crimson clothing was seen was warlike due to its blood-like hue

Persian archers by Patrick Wheeler

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illustration of Richard Scollins showing Achaemenid persian warriors during the invasion of greece in the 5th century BC

Alexander at Arbela, Plain of Gaugamela, Iraq, 331BC- by David Pentland