Family of Achaemenid king Dariush the 3d became captive after the Battle of Issus with Macedonian Alexander. Dariush deserted the battlefield leaving behind his wife Statira, his mother Sisygambis, and his daughters Barsineh and Drypteis.

Sisygambis, mother of Dariush 3d and the rest of his family: his wife, daughters, and 5 year old son became captive after Dariush deserted at the Battle of Issus against Macedonian Alexander. Sisygambis denounced his son for being coward.

The Family of Dariush before Alexander by Charles Le Brun. Dariush 3rd fled the battle and his family including his mother, wife, two daughters and his 5 year old son became captive. This event marked the end of the Achaemenid Empire.

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