MR XERXES, TEAR DOWN THIS WALL!
ne of the features of the Achaemenid Persian armies is their tall rectangular pavise-style wicker shields that we call The troops that carried these are called Based on artwork we surmise that these were only carried by the front rank. The shields were constructed out of rods woven into shield provided lightweight and also very strong protection against missiles. The bearer probably had straps to hold it tight. Reinforcing posts that could be pushed into the ground to make the wall freestanding are shown in art.
