what was darius known for
Only the king could mint gold darics, while important generals and satraps minted silver darics. As King of Egypt in the Late Period, Darius was known as a law-giver, and for completing a canal from the Nile to the Red Sea (the forerunner of the Suez Canal). He was also renowned for irrigation projects, promoted religious tolerance, and, under his reign, a cuneiform version of the Old Persian language appeared in royal inscriptions for the first time.