Immortals (Achaemenid Empire)
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immortals-achaemenid-empire-168-3616402
title:
Immortals (Achaemenid Empire)
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Immortals or Persian Immortals was the name given by Herodotus to an elite heavy infantry unit of 10,000 soldiers in the army of the Achaemenid Empire. The unit served in a dual capacity, through its role as an imperial guard alongside its contribution to the ranks of the Achaemenid Empire's standing army. While it primarily consisted of Persians, the Immortals force also included Medes and Elamites. Essential questions regarding the historic unit remain unanswered because authoritative sources
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Elite force of soldiers who fought for the Achaemenid Empire
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immortals_(Achaemenid_Empire)
date created:
2003-07-25T18:54:45Z
date modified:
2024-08-30T22:05:08Z
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