Sasanian silverware, showing a combat between two noble horsemen wearing scale armor, cuirass, chaps, and equipped with kontos, swords, quivers and arrows. The Aswārān (singular aswār), also spelled Asbārān and Savaran, was a cavalry force that formed the backbone of the army of the Sasanian Empire. [1] .

Immortals (Greek: Ἀθάνατοι Athánatoi), or Persian Immortals, was the name given by the Greek historian Herodotus to a 10,000-strong unit of elite heavy infantry in the Achaemenid army. They served in a dual capacity, operating as an imperial guard …

2024年5月4日 · Inking the historical significance, armor solidified the Persian Empire’s position in ancient warfare. The ability to equip larger armies with effective armor translated into numerous successes on the battlefield, marking the Empire’s might …

2024年5月9日 · For centuries, the warriors of ancient Persia have captivated the world with their legendary prowess and courage. But beyond their physical strength and military skill, these warriors were also adorned with mythical armor that enhanced their abilities and instilled both fear and awe in their enemies.

2019年11月25日 · The ancient Persian military evolved from the earlier armed forces of the Medes which, in turn, developed from the warrior class of the indigenous people of the Iranian Plateau, the Aryan migrants (including the Persians) who later settled there, and the Assyrian army which was defeated by the Medes.

Traditional Persian warfare consisted of light armor and little face to face combat. The Middle Eastern heat was so intense that it necessitated the need to decrease the amount of armor worn by the soldiers. Metal was also expensive at the time.

2023年6月19日 · Named so because of the discovery of the earliest of these fascinating specimens in the village of Dendra in the Argolid (see actual image here), the warrior armor system was developed from the late Mycenaean period (or at least after the 15th century BC) and probably used by the elite members of the Mycenaean army who rode into battle in chariots.

2019年11月26日 · The Ten Thousand Immortals were the elite force of the Persian army of the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550-330 BCE). They formed the king's personal bodyguard and were also considered the shock troops of the infantry in Persian warfare. They are among the most famous fighting forces of the ancient world.

2024年5月11日 · Persian mythology boasts a diverse array of mythical armors, each with its unique origin, properties, and significance. These armors embodied the hopes, fears, and aspirations of the ancient Persian people, reflecting their …

Abstract: The Persian army was very multicultural in its make up. It consisted of trained regular units of Iranian (Persian, Median, Scythian, PArthian) infantry and cavalry supplemented by conscripts from subject peoples, citizens the empire and well as hired mercenaries or garrison troops from within or from outside the empire.