Ecbatana

Ecbatana

Ecbatana was an ancient city in Media in western Iran. It is believed that Ecbatana is in Hagmatana Hill, an archaeological mound in Hamedan. According to Herodotus, Ecbatana was chosen as the Medes' capital in the late 8th century BC by Deioces.

People born in Ecbatana (First 7 people) - Page 0

Astyages

Astyages

King

Mandane of Media

Mandane of Media

Cyrus the Great's mother

Cyaxares

Cyaxares

King

Amitis

Amitis

Cyrus the Great's wife

Amytis of Babylon

Amytis of Babylon

Nebuchadnezzar II's wife

Amytis of Media

Amytis of Media

Nebuchadnezzar II's wife

Amitis Shahbanu

Amitis Shahbanu

Astyages' daughter