# The Persian Immortals: The 10,000 Soldiers of Ancient Persia

- Original post: https://www.twitter.com/i/status/2069356164719018098
- Source account: [@nbonbargasht](https://x.com/nbonbargasht)
- Source language: Persian
- Target language: English
- Duration: 1:29
- Published: 2026-06-23
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- Canonical URL: https://www.translate.mom/transcript/C4vMRHRLrROS/en/the-persian-immortals-the-10-000-soldiers-of-ancient-persia
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## Transcript

[0:00](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/C4vMRHRLrROS/en/the-persian-immortals-the-10-000-soldiers-of-ancient-persia) The most terrifying war tactic in world history.

[0:02](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/C4vMRHRLrROS/en/the-persian-immortals-the-10-000-soldiers-of-ancient-persia?t=2) A tactic where no matter how many of its soldiers you killed, they never ran out.

[0:07](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/C4vMRHRLrROS/en/the-persian-immortals-the-10-000-soldiers-of-ancient-persia?t=7) Do you think it's a legend? No, my friend, this was the secret of ancient Iran's Immortal Army.

[0:12](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/C4vMRHRLrROS/en/the-persian-immortals-the-10-000-soldiers-of-ancient-persia?t=12) A nightmare that sent shivers down the spines of the empire's enemies.

[0:16](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/C4vMRHRLrROS/en/the-persian-immortals-the-10-000-soldiers-of-ancient-persia?t=16) The Immortal Army, the most terrifying and well- equipped guard of the Achaemenid Empire. 10,000 elite warriors who moved like a coordinated war machine.

[0:25](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/C4vMRHRLrROS/en/the-persian-immortals-the-10-000-soldiers-of-ancient-persia?t=25) But why were they called the Immortals? Their secret wasn't black magic or the elixir of life, but an incredibly precise military system.

[0:34](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/C4vMRHRLrROS/en/the-persian-immortals-the-10-000-soldiers-of-ancient-persia?t=34) The size of this army had to remain exactly 10,000 at all times.

[0:38](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/C4vMRHRLrROS/en/the-persian-immortals-the-10-000-soldiers-of-ancient-persia?t=38) If even one person was killed, wounded, or fell ill, a fresh soldier waiting behind the lines would immediately take his place. When the enemy on the battlefield saw that no matter how many of this army they cut down, their ranks remained completely full and their numbers didn't decrease by even one, they were struck with terror.

[0:56](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/C4vMRHRLrROS/en/the-persian-immortals-the-10-000-soldiers-of-ancient-persia?t=56) They believed with all their heart They face an army of Immortal warriors, an army that is never defeated.

[1:04](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/C4vMRHRLrROS/en/the-persian-immortals-the-10-000-soldiers-of-ancient-persia?t=64) Underneath their luxurious silk robes, these elite warriors wore scale armor and carried spears with gold and silver bases.

[1:13](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/C4vMRHRLrROS/en/the-persian-immortals-the-10-000-soldiers-of-ancient-persia?t=73) A masterpiece of power, wealth, and the military intelligence of ancient Persia. A tactic proving victory in war is decided in the enemy's mind before the sword strikes. To discover the untold and proud secrets of this land, follow Mavara.