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Cyrus the Great is said in the Bible to have liberated the Jews from the Babylonian captivity to resettle and rebuild Jerusalem, earning him an honored place in Judaism.
Sep 17, 2024 · Cyrus the Great (born 590–580 bce, Media, or Persis [now in Iran]—died c. 529, Asia) was a conqueror who founded the Achaemenian empire, centred on Persia and comprising the Near East from the Aegean Sea eastward to the Indus River.
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Feb 21, 2018 · Cyrus II (d. 530 BCE), also known as Cyrus the Great, was the fourth king of Anshan and the first king of the Achaemenid Empire. Cyrus led several military campaigns against the most powerful kingdoms of the time, including Media, Lydia, and Babylonia.
Jul 14, 2022 · Learn how Cyrus the Great transformed a small tribe into a superpower in less than 15 years. Explore his military campaigns, his merciful rule and his legacy in history and culture.
May 6, 2019 · Learn about Cyrus the Great, who expanded his empire by defeating the Medes, Lydians, and Babylonians, and who showed mercy and respect to his subjects. Discover how he freed the Jews from exile, allowed them to rebuild their temple, and inspired later leaders with his legacy.
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Jul 14, 2020 · Learn about Cyrus the Great, the founder of the first Persian Empire, who conquered many nations and allowed the Jews to return to Israel. Explore his life, titles, legacy, and sources from history and the Bible.
Aug 15, 2022 · With an emphasis on primary sources, this most up-to-date biography of Cyrus the Great explains the king's influence among ancient Greeks and Macedonians, including Alexander the Great.