Persian Royal Road

Description

  • Built by King Darius I (c.550-486 BCE), it ran from Susa, on the Persian Gulf, via Ctesiphon, to Sardis on the Aegean.
  • It had 111 postal stations and relays, and connected with other routes.
  • A Royal Messenger could travel the entire distance in 90 days on foot and in 7 days by horse.

 

Ctesiphon

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