The names of these militant women were left in history.
In ancient times the power of the Persian Empire covered almost the whole of Asia. Neighboring States were simply nothing to oppose the aggressive policy of Ahemenidov, every word podkreplyalisj a huge army under the command of the strongest military leaders. To the surprise of archaeologists, DNA tests on the buried warriors two thousand years ago found that already at that time women fought for their rights, boldly defending the position on the battlefield with sword in hand. Despite the fact that few people have heard about these Amazons, their bravery, intelligence and heroism is worthy of a separate legend.
Tomiris, the Queen-warrior
Tomiris is the most ferocious woman who ever lived. This babe had zero tolerance for those who dared to encroach on its territory, or on her throne. Wise, a savage cruel girl famous military victories. In addition, Tomiris was known for inventive torture — for example, the Queen was forced to make the unwanted smoketrail.
Banu, the wife of Babak
In 816 ad, Banu and her husband, Babak led the resistance power of the Arab Caliphate, the seizure of their tribal territory. Banu was a very experienced Archer and beautiful, but cruel commanders. 23 years they have held in their mountain fortress, whose walls could not crush the enemy. Not losing a single battle, Banu and Babak was betrayed by a trusted person and given to opponent.
Khawla bint al-Azwar
Khawla bint al-Azwar was a healer in the army of the Muslims, who sought to spread the word of Allah throughout Persia in the 7th century BC During the raging battle against the Byzantine Empire fell, the brother of Hawly: beside herself with grief, the girl dropped the garment to the healer, hid the face under a green scarf, grabbed the scimitar, and bravely rushed into the thick of the fight. The pressure of it was so terrible that the Byzantines backed and encouraged by colleagues Havly turned the tide of battle in their favor.
Apranich, warrior of Sassanid
The daughter of the Persian warlord grew the sounds of battle. Apranich, went in his father’s footsteps and became a professional soldier, without any patronage rising from the simple soldier to the commander. In the battles against the Righteous Caliphate girl took command of the remnants of the military forces of the Sassanid dynasty and for several years exhausting the enemy a sudden lightning attacks.
Samsi, the Arabian Queen
The Queen of the Arabian Samsi went down in history as a fearless warrior to be reckoned with even by the great kings of the neighboring Assyria. Same established trade route in this powerful state and swore allegiance to the rulers. But this situation was for the girl not enough: Samsi United with Damascus to oust the Assyrians from the region. The bloody war ended in complete defeat for Damascus, and Sami was captured. Instead of execute the girl, the Assyrians brought her to the throne, showing their respect for such incredible courage.
Pantea, commander of the Immortals
Pantea was considered one of the most successful commanders in the army of Cyrus the Great. After Cyrus conquered the Babylonian Empire, pantea organized an elite squad of Immortal soldiers who inspired awe enemies one of its kind. In the squad was always exactly 10 000 soldiers killed in battle were immediately replaced by new trained soldiers.
Zenobia
Zenobia rules Palmyra in the 1st century ad and was at that time one of the few people who dared to challenge the authority of Rome. Smart political Zenobia above could inflict a painful blow of a great Empire, leaving no food supplies half of the country. To equal the Queen maintained relations with military and political leaders of neighbouring countries, which at the time was an unprecedented achievement for a woman.
