Achaemenid navy

Achaemenid Navy
Achaemenid Navy
Active	525 BC–330 BC
Country	Persia
Type	Ancient navy
Size	36,000–42,000 men at least (modern estimates)
Central Base	Cilicia; Kyme/Phokaia;
Fleet	1,207 warships and 3,000 transport ships at peak (ancient sources); 500–1,000 vessels (modern estimates);
Engagements	Greco-Persian Wars; • Battle of Salamis; • Battle of Artemisium; • Battle of the Eurymedon; Corinthian War; • Battle of Cnidus; Peloponnesian War; • Battle of Cyzicus; Ionian Revolt; • Battle of Lade; Battle of Pelusium;
Insignia
Ensign

The navy (Old Persian: 𐎴𐎠𐎺 nāva) of Achaemenids was the ancient navy of the Persian Empire that existed between 525 BC and 330 BC.

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