In the first known interaction between the two nations, the ancient Persians freed the Jews from captivity in Babylon.

Next Friday marks the anniversary of the Persian ruler Cyrus the Great’s capture of the city of Babylon in 539 B.C. It was a momentous event, not only for the Persians who became de facto world ...

Ancient Iran was home to numerous exceptionally powerful kings throughout history. This was particularly so in the era of the ...

Ruled by Hammurabi, restored by Nebuchadrezzar, conquered by Cyrus—this city in the heart of Mesopotamia was both desired and despised, placing it at the center stage of the dawn of history.

Shortly after Cyrus took Babylon in 539 B.C., this cylinder was formed out of clay, and while it was still wet, 45 lines of a royal decree issued by Cyrus were impressed into its surface in cuneiform.

Join us as we compare Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great across five crucial categories: ... Notably, he conquered Babylon without destruction and freed the Jewish people from captivity, ...

For when Cyrus conquered Babylon, he allowed the Israelites who had been exiled there some 50 years earlier to return to their native land, to govern themselves according to their native laws and ...

The Cyrus Cylinder, held in the British Museum, made by the Persian ruler Cyrus, who conquered Babylon in 539 B.C. (Image credit: Spencer Platt / Staff via Getty Images) ...

The Cyrus Cylinder makes its U.S. debut on March 9. ... When Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon in 539 B.C., he encountered the same problem many political leaders face today: ...

The British Museum is loaning the Cyrus Cylinder, which carries an account of how Persian king Cyrus conquered Babylon in 539 B.C. and restored people held captive to their homelands.

The cylinder carries an account, in cuneiform, of how Persian King Cyrus conquered Babylon... Cyrus the Great artifact on first U.S. tour Houston Chronicle Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...