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Amazing find in Greek excavation

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In 491 BCE., Darius, king of the vast Persian Empire, sent ambassadors to several of the Greek city-states asking for “earth and water” – in Persian parlance symbols of submission. This move was part of his preparation to invade Greece and its … Continue reading