Battle of Marathon
Battle of Marathon, Shahrivar 12.
This event marks one of the most significant battles of antiquity, which took place in year 70 Shahanshahi between the forces of the Achaemenid Empire and the army of Athens at the plain of Marathon.
The battle was part of the early Greco-Persian Wars and had a lasting impact on the history of the region.
During this conflict, the Achaemenid army, led by Datis and Artaphernes, aimed to expand Persian influence into Greek territories.
The Athenian forces, numbering around 10,000, faced the Persian army, which is estimated to have had over 20,000 troops.
The outcome was a defeat for the Persian forces, who withdrew from the area after the battle.
The significance of the Battle of Marathon lies in its role in halting Persian advancement into Greece and boosting the morale of the Greek city-states.
It is regarded as a turning point in the relations between Persia and Greece and is widely noted in historical accounts.
The inclusion of the Battle of Marathon in the Shahanshahi calendar was decided by Iranian cultural and historical authorities in modern times to commemorate one of the major events in Iranian history.