FAQ About Cyrus the Great
What is the Cyrus Cylinder and why is it significant?
The Cyrus Cylinder is an ancient clay artifact written in Akkadian cuneiform script, created after Cyrus the Great's conquest of Babylon in 539 BC. It is significant because it outlines Cyrus's policies of religious freedom and humane governance, earning it the title of the world's first charter of human rights. The cylinder reflects the magnanimous nature of Cyrus’s rule.
