In 480 BC King Xerxes I prepared to invade Greece by building two mighty pontoons over the treacherous Hellespont, but a fierce storm shattered the bridges and scattered his plans; enraged, the king ordered his soldiers to lash the ocean 300 times, cast chains into its depths, and brand its waves with red hot irons to mark it as his own, while his engineers rebuilt stronger bridges for his colossal army to cross. | History Vault

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56K views · 2.2K reactions | What is the name of the queen who refused to appear before King Xerxes? A. Esther B. Vashti C. Deborah D. Ruth This story reminds us how one bold decision changed the course of history and set the stage for God’s greater plan to unfold. #Bible #BibleTrivia #biblestudy #bibleverse #bibleverseoftheday | Learn English | Facebook

2.8K views · 23K reactions | Behold the awe-inspiring tomb of Xerxes the Great, carved deep into the cliffs of Nagsh-e Rustam, near Persepolis. This 5th-century BC masterpiece showcases the Achaemenid Empire’s monumental artistry, power, and enduring architectural genius in solid rock. | Unsolved Mysteries & Paranormal Activities | Facebook