Named Entity Results, Ecbatana (Iran)

Medea and the Palace at Ecbatana In regard to extent of territory Media is the most considerable of the kingdoms in Asia, as also in respect of Description of Media, and of the palace at Ecbatana. the number and excellent qualities of its men, and not less so of its horses. For, in fact, it supplies nearly all Asia with these anEcbatana. the number and excellent qualities of its men, and not less so of its horses. For, in fact, it supplies nearly all Asia with these animals, the royal studs being entrusted to the Medes because of the rich pastures in their country.See 5, 44. To protect it from the neighbouring barbarians a ring of Greek cities was built round it by the orders of Alexander. The chief exception to this is Ecbatana, which stands on the north of Media, in the district of Asia bordeEcbatana, which stands on the north of Media, in the district of Asia bordering on the Maeotis and Euxine. It was originally the royal city of the Medes, and vastly superior to the other cities in wealth and the splendour of its buildings. It is situated on the skirts of Mount Orontes, and is without walls, though containing an artificially formed citadel fortified to an astonishing strength. Beneath thi