Persepolis is a standing testament to the wonders of ancient Persia. Its ruins provide food ... These are believed to be the tombs of Artaxerxes II, III and Darius III. The incomplete tomb is ...

and Emperor Darius III of Persia, an eclipse of the moon was observed. Despite Alexander's army being considerably outnumbered, to astrologers of the time, the eclipse foretold Darius's defeat.

King Darius I (522 – 486 BC) was the fourth in line and the greatest of the kings of the ancient Persia, today’s Iran. During his reign, the empire covered the entire middle East ...

Darius was considered an excellent leader and brilliant administrator who strengthened Persia by letting those he conquered live on in peace. Darius I (548-486 BC) assumed the throne of Persia at ...

Many a buried treasure is still waiting to be found. Some scholars think Darius III of Persia cached a still-undiscovered gold hoard worth over $120,000,000. Some people say they know where to ...