Battle of the Persian Gate 330 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 330 BC | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Iran | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Wars of Alexander the Great | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Achaemenid Empire, League of Corinth, Macedonian Empire, Persis | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 30.7083, 51.5986 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the Persian Gate took place as part of the Wars of Alexander the Great. In the winter of 330 BC, Ariobarzanes of Persis led a last stand with his outnumbered Persian army at the Persian Gate, near Persepolis, and held back the Macedonian army for approximately a month. However, through captured prisoners of war or a local shepherd, Alexander found a path around to flank the Persian troops from the rear, allowing him to capture half of Persia proper in another decisive victory against the Achaemenid Empire.
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