The Battle Of The Halys
May, 30, 585 BC
Hoakhtar's latest recorded act is the battle of the Halys, fought against the Lydian king Alyattes. First encounter took place near today's Ankara where Alyattes fled away. But Hoakhtar followed him and just before victory eclipse of the sun took place which was a great sign for them meaning Gods are not happy The two kings made a peace treaty and the Halys river became the new border between Iran and Lydia. A marriage between the Alyattes's daughter Ariyana and Hoakhtar's son and his successor Astages sealed this peace. (Updated: Dec, 14, 2007)
English-Persian Glossary
- Ankara: آنکارا
- Ariyana: آريانا
- Halys: رود هاليس
- Hoakhtar: هوخشتر(Kiaksar, Cyaxares, Uksatar, Umaki?tar)
- Lydia: ليديا