Darius is the most confusing person to me. On one hand he did give the order to complete the Temple in Jerusalem according to the Law of Moses. On the other hand he also invaded Hellas right before the Golden Age of Athens and Sparta. Art, Science, Math, Literature, Music, Philosophy of Plato and Aristotle. Pretty much everything that enriches human life. It is hard to imagine what would have happened if Persia had managed to subjugate Hellas.
Would some of this managed to come about elsewhere? It seems unlikely since it never did at any other time or place, though there were plenty of opportunities.
Would some of this managed to come about elsewhere? It seems unlikely since it never did at any other time or place, though there were plenty of opportunities.
