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 ...

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.

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 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 ...

A Babylonian artifact sometimes described as the world's first human rights charter is to go on display in Iran after the government threatened to cut ties with the British Museum if it did not ...

Once Cyrus and his army entered the city, they did not burn it to the ground (as usually happened with conquered cities at this period) but he freed the population from forced labor obligations, sent ...

Over twenty-five centuries ago, Cyrus II, founder and ruler of the Persian Empire, freed the Jews who had been transported forcibly to Babylon and facilitated the reconstruction of their Temple in ...

The ancient king's big event is to be held on October 29, which many believe is the day he conquered Babylon. ... Cyrus, who ruled in the 6th century B.C., ...