Satrap facts for kids

Some of the Achaemenid empire satraps in their traditional costumes

Satrap was the name given to the governors of the provinces of the ancient Median and Achaemenid (Persian) Empires.

Images for kids

The Herakleia head, probable portrait of an Achaemenid Empire Satrap of Asia Minor, end of 6th century BCE, probably under Darius I
A dignitary of Asia Minor in Achaemenid style, circa 475 BC. Karaburun tomb near Elmalı, Lycia
Coin of Themistocles, a former Athenian general, as Achaemenid Empire Satrap of Magnesia, circa 465–459 BC
Coinage of Tiribazos, Satrap of Achaemenid Lydia, 388–380 BC
Achaemenid Satrap Autophradates receiving visitors, on the Tomb of Payava, circa 380 BC
Banquet scene of a Satrap, on the "Sarcophagus of the Satrap", Sidon, 4th century BC
The satraps appointed by Alexander the Great during his campaign
Bagadates I (Minted 290–280 BC), the first indigenous satrap to be appointed by the Seleucid Empire
Coin of "Western Satrap" Nahapana, circa 120 CE