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“O man, whoever you are and wherever you come from, for I know you will come, I am Cyrus who won the Persians their empire. Do not therefore begrudge me this bit of earth that covers my bones.”

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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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