Cyrus Cylinder

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by kourosh e kabir
published on 26 April 2012

The Cyrus Cylinder, dating from 539 BC. This document is a propaganda one of Cyrus II in order to show his legitimacy to rule in Babylonia.

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kabir, K. E. (2012, April 26). Cyrus Cylinder. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/216/

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