King of Persia and Babylonia (522-486), commonly known as “Darius the Great“. Founder of the Achaemenid dynasty, he ascended to the throne by a coup, eagerly justified by him in the Bisitun Inscription. After his rise to power, Darius I dealt with several revolts across the empire (including Babylonia) and promoted a restructuration of the Achaemenid Empire’s administration and authority. Among other building projects, Darius I was the founder of Persepolis. He is attested in the Uruk King List and several economic texts.