Charge of the Cataphracts (Ancient Battle Music)

Composed by Tyler Cunningham

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The Cataphract was a type of heavy cavalryman used primarily in late antiquity up through the High Middle Ages. Nations deploying cataphracts at some time in their history included the Sarmatians, Parthian dynasty, Sassanid Persians, Armenians, Pergamenes, and later Romans, Byzantines and others. Cataphracts were the heavy assault force of most nations that used them, acting as shock troops supported by light or heavy infantry and foot or mounted archers.

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[imperatoraugustus]

Legit my favorite unit of the ancient period

[pedroh]

Total war must sign you as musical producer

[MegaTang]

The answer to Rome's heavy infantry, Is Parthia's/Sassanian 's Heavy Cavalry

[meilinchan]

"Arise, Son of Parthia. Not everyone gets a second chance."

[bahramshirazi]

Roman accounts noted the coming of Parthian armies accompanied by the sound of terrifying war drums. Great touch there. Could use some sick Avestan chanting in the background tho :)

[at_a]

I feel like cataphracts are a pretty underrated force in history. Yes they weren't as fast as knights and yes their armor might've not been as advanced (but their armor was still effective), but they are still a force to be reckoned with. Especially considering the fact that they existed hundreds of years (late antiquity) before knights did, in large numbers as well. Anyways, great music man. You have earned yourself a new subscriber :)

[scrantonhesser]

The whole era of ancient time period in the mediteranean is just a centuries long season of *F* *R* *I* *E* *N* *D* *S*

[ilijaristic]

I love your music so much, you are so underrated, you have my full support just keep going!

[Blackdragon]

Dude if i was Iranian i would set up that 1:10 in my room or gym. Increasing motivation and inspiration by 300%! Hell i'm Swedish and i'm looking for that picture.

[XristosArgyropoulos]

Run my horse, run!
For there is glory on the horison

[SpookerXG]

The best ancient song you made, in my opinion.

[ariya]

This video deserves a million likes! Thank you so much. I can't help but relisten to it.
Greetings from The lands of The Great Medes, Persians, and The Parthians.

[hindurashtra]

I remember how OP Cataphracts were in Age of Empires.
I used to play Persian Civilizaton and research Metallurgy and unlock "Cataphract Units" and I literally won the game..

[cameronf]

I love the music but I gotta say you put some really cool art in these videos too. Thanks for sharing :)

[MadMamluk]

Iran, masters of cavalry versus Rome, masters of infantry. These two were well suited as enemies on the battlefield.

[lxiv]

and thats a new peace for my collection, trurly a masterpeace!

Ps: Are you going to do more roman themed stuff? 😀 It always sound amazing!

[EnToutoiNika]

0:24 that guy is carrying the Dacian Draco, in the back.

[theradsstalker]

The empire couldn't even afford these guys in the later ages.

[el_chico]

aoeII AI: 5 cataphracts charge
me: heavy sweating and ptsd kicking in

[cynfaelalek-walker]

Me when I see a music title with Persian in it but the thumbnail is desert, Me: don't you dare! Don't you dare do it!