Persian Heavy Cavalry (light blue tunic, yellow horse blanket), The Achaemenid Persian Empire, Armies and Enemies of Ancient Greece and Macedonia--single mounted figure (2 javelins in lap, 1 in right hand pointed up)
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Item Number: AP-70B
Persian Heavy Cavalry (light blue tunic, yellow horse blanket), The Achaemenid Persian Empire, Armies and Enemies of Ancient Greece and Macedonia--single mounted figure (2 javelins in lap, 1 in right hand pointed up)
The Achaemenid Persian Empire, 550-330
ARMIES AND ENEMIES OF GREECE AND MACEDONIA: THE ACHAEMENID PERSIAN ARMY
PERSIAN HEAVY CAVALRY
The Achaemenid Empire c. 550–330 BCE, also called the First Persian Empire, was an ancient Iranian empire based in Western Asia founded by Cyrus the Great. Ranging at its greatest extent from the Balkans in the west to the Indus Valley in the east, it was larger than any previous empire in history, spanning 5.5 (or 8) million square kilometers. Incorporating various peoples of different origins and faiths, it is notable for its successful model of a centralised, bureaucratic administration (through satraps under the King of Kings), for building infrastructure such as road systems and a postal system, the use of an official language across its territories, and the development of civil services and a large professional army. The empire's successes inspired similar systems in later empires
The Achaemenid Empire encompassed a vast and diverse range of territories, from Anatolia and Egypt to the Indus Valley. This diversity was reflected in its cavalry, which included units from various ethnic groups such as Medes, Persians, Bactrians, Scythians, and Sakas.
Each group brought its own unique style of cavalry warfare, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Achaemenid cavalry.
Due to be released in DECEMBER 2025.
