Youtab

Youtab meaning "unique" in Old Persian (4th century BC - 330 BC) was an ancient Persian noblewoman.[1][2]

She was the sister of Ariobarzanes, Satrap of Persis. She is notable for fighting alongside her brother against Macedonian King Alexander the Great at the Battle of the Persian Gate in the winter of 330 BC.[3]

References
  1. فرجام نافرجامی‌ها
  2. Historical Iranian Women
  3. Farrokh, Kaveh (2007). Shadows in the Desert: Ancient Persia at War. Oxford: Osprey. p. 106. ISBN 978-1-84603-108-3.
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