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Or at least the evidence is compelling"That the Persians set forth from Oasis across the sand, and had reached about half way between that place and themselves when, as they were at their midday meal, a wind arose from the south, strong and deadly, bringing with it vast columns of whirling sand, which entirely covered up the troops and caused them wholly to disappear. Thus, according to the Ammonians, did it fare with this army. " **Book III
That is neat about the Persian army. As a professional, I would like to someday be able to solve an overlooked historical mystery through my interpretation of historical texts. Ideally, it would involve some sort of code that I would have to decipher, an underground vault, treasure and a beautiful assistant. 😉
How do we know 100% for sure that this is the lost Persian Army and not just a random caravan that was buried alive? Do we have swords, shields, and helmets there to verify they were soldiers? ( The article said some bronze weapons were found with an earring and a bracelet). Is this enough for proof? What about horse skeletons? It might be a mass grave that was uncovered from some other sinister event in the past.
