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Xerxes War Council
Xerxes council at the time of the war with Greece. Date: 5th century BC
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This print depicts the historic Xerxes War Council, a pivotal moment in ancient history as the Persian King Xerxes I (r. 486-465 BC) prepared for his invasion of Greece. The year was circa 480 BC, and the scene unfolds on the shores of the Hellespont, where Xerxes and his vast army and navy gathered before embarking on their campaign against the city-states of Greece. The council was a grand assembly of Persian nobles, commanders, and advisors, all gathered to discuss strategy and tactics for the impending invasion. Xerxes, seated on his throne, presides over the council with a calm and determined expression, his gaze fixed on the horizon. His advisors, dressed in Persian robes and headdresses, offer their counsel and recommendations, their faces etched with concern and intensity. The council was a testament to the Persian Empire's military might and administrative prowess. The Persian Empire, at its height, was the largest in the ancient world, stretching from modern-day Turkey to modern-day Pakistan. Xerxes, who succeeded his father, Darius I, was determined to expand the empire further west and assert Persian dominance over the Greeks. The council marked the beginning of the Greco-Persian Wars, a series of conflicts that would last for over a century and shape the course of Western civilization. The Greeks, led by the legendary Spartan King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans, would famously hold off the Persian invasion at Thermopylae, delaying Xerxes' advance and ultimately leading to his eventual defeat. This print, with its intricate details and rich historical significance, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of grand empires, epic battles, and momentous decisions.
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