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“May all the gods whom I settled in their sacred centers ask daily of Bêl and Nâbu that my days be long and may they intercede for my welfare. ... The people of Babylon blessed my kingship, and I settled all the lands in peaceful abodes.”

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Cyrus the Great

Cyrus the Great, born in 591 BC and died on December 4, 530 BC, was the great king of the Achaemenid Empire. Through a series of military conquests, he established the first empire in history that spanned across Asia, Europe, and Africa. Cyrus is known for his tolerant rule and respect for the conquered peoples. more

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