The stirrup let Persians build admired courier networks across the Middle East

Evidence

After walking, the next step is to ride. What does one ride? The first that comes to mind is the horse, and here one may mention, in passing, such major technological developments in horse-riding, as the bridle and the stirrup. The stirrup made it possible to ride fast and far, without falling off. This revolution­ ized calvalry warfare. It also helped the Persians, who apparently introduced the stirrup in the Middle East, to build up their remarkable network of courier routes and relay stations, which is described with admiration by Greek and other visitors. — Bernard Lewis, From Babel to Dragomans, 789

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: The stirrup enabled Persian courier networks by making fast riding stable — Bernard Lewis, From Babel to Dragomans: Interpreting…, 789; The Persian Empire had advanced transport and communication systems. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 443
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Broader Connections

• The stirrup enabled Persian courier networks by making fast riding stable #expands (0.96) — Bernard Lewis, From Babel to Dragomans, 789