Cyrus the great is also the first king to free slaves and outlaw slavery in his kingdom. Considering the fact that this happened almost 2500 years ago in a time when slavery was a common practice in every country makes his action more admirable. Also, Religious tolerance and respecting his people's culture and traditions are shockingly modern values for a man in ancient times which indicates why he was beloved among people.
@Kyle Duncan wtf? Don't try to apply modern civil rights to ancient times. FYI, those Jews who were enslaved in Babylon got to choose what they want to do with their life and choose where they want to go as any free person could do. They chose to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their city. btw, comparing a king to a mobster truly shows you lack any knowledge of history! What protection money? People paid tax with their income and the money would be spent to build roads and flourish the country.
The difference between Cyrus and others is that, you don't have to be a Persian to be proud of yourself when you learn about him, you'd feel proud simply as a human being from any part of the world with any ethnic background.
You don't know what kind of person he was. Stop idolizing people who you don't know. His "modern policies" might have been just a strategy to prevent revolts. Nothing wrong with that in itself of course but I find it hard to believe that any dictator would have truly selfless morals. Anyone who conquers many lands is the cause of many innocent deaths.
Cyrus was a inspiration to the world. The Cyrus Cylinder was the basis of human rights. Thomas Jefferson was inspired by him when the Declaration of Independence. Alexander the Great had a copy of Cyrus's life when reading. He also kept the same administration that Cyrus had started with his empire. The Jews view Cyrus as their savior when he freed them from Babylon. He is the interesting man in the world.
I am really sorry to say that but I think Alexander The great was not simillar to Cyrus the great,he tried to But even building Alexandria as a school of though in antiquity by consulting of a great philosopher such Arastitole did not end up birth of new ideas The history of alexandria is more about war not intellectual minds! Just because of one reason I believe You can not make human kind with order. Great greece minds improved at Asia minor why?
Creative Thoughts omg see u never read the bible do not make comment until you’ve got proof;; read and learn I’m actually feeling sorry for u god give him,,,❤️
@Creative Thoughts sorry for the late reply. It's actually in the 2nd chronicles. In the 2 Chronicles 36-22:23 and he is mentioned again in Ezra 1: 1-4 . Happy readings!
He coined the phrase "I'm doing this for your own good" except unlike nearly everyone else who's ever used that phrase in every subsequent moment of human history; *HE ACTUALLY MEANT IT.*
@@saeedvazirian Buddy. The kingdom that Cyrus created was conquered by Alexander......... And hold on, you do know that any invasion happens by force? Even the invasions by Cyrus the great.
SSIIPP there is no sign of bloodshed in any history accounts about Cyrus’s conquest. Not by Babylonians, not by Greeks, not by themselves. That makes him far greater than later great titled kings and generals, including Alexander.
@@ssiipp7848 wrong. Alexander didn't 'conquer' a people who refused his rule, stayed independent and their culture completely unchanged. The Persians retained absolute hegemony until dynastic changes to Parthians. All Alexander did is murder civilians and burn books, conquests are predicated on legislature change, which the Persians resisted against Alexander, but the Babylonians, etc didn't resist and isntead accepted the rule under the Achaemenid EMpire. Get it right.
Shantanu David Cyrus The Great is one of the best military commander in history Cyrus conquer 3 of the most powerful Empire of is time Median Empire , Neo-Babylonian Empire , Lydian Empire and when Cyrus the Great beat the Lydian Empire there army was 95,000 and Cyrus army was only 20,000 most of the world was under Cyrus the great and also not only is Cyrus remembered as one of the greatest military leaders in world history, he is also revered as someone anointed by the Lord. Some Jews today even look to Cyrus as a Messiah. is hero for many non Iranian peoples
I'm agree about best but not the first, the first one was Omar-Hammurabi (عمر حمورابی) the fifth king of Babylon. Read Code of Hammurabi please. Actually his Code wasn't that great but for his time was the best he could do.
Man, I don't think there's an individual that has taught me so much cool information about people, wars, places and random things as this guy has. Thanks Simon, and good luck with your 70 channels!
I watched the stories he told on Mao, Marx, Lenin, Stalin and Hitler, then I thought... well, not all thinkers became tyrants but all dictators were once thinkers. :)
Just so you know, he has writers and researchers on his team, and likely editors and stuff as well. He doesn't do everything for these channels, but he does quite well narrating, he has a lot of charisma
SOME FACTS about PERSIA and PERSIAN PEOPLE 1. Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian Empire over 2500 years ago, achieves highest rank among all world leaders throughout the human history. Some of them are as follows: 2. He established “the FIRST declaration of human rights.” (The Cyrus The Great Cylinder) 3. In the Bible (e.g., Ezra 1:1-4), Cyrus is famous for freeing more than 40,000 Jew captives in Babylonia and allowing them to return to their homeland and welcomed them if they decided to stay. His name occurs twenty two times in the Bible. (His kindness and generosity was equally given toward all the people of different religions and backgrounds.) Were it not for Cyrus, therefore, it seems at least possible that the Jewish people would have died out as a separate group in the fifth century BC. 4. Freedoms of religion, job, and place of residency; being advocate of freedom of choice over 2500 years ago is very admirable. On the contrary Constantine the Great 800 years later did not have religious toleration (persecuted the Jews) and introduced laws that made certain occupations (e.g., butchers, bakers) hereditary. 5. Slavery was not allowed. The Old Persian culture did not accept the concept of slavery. This is a good indication of a great ethical culture; we can admire this especially when we see some 250 years later Aristotle's ideas of slavery as natural law. This idea of Aristotle was used in the Roman Empire and after that in the British Empire as natural law. 6. High moral and ethical values. 7. Created Persian Empire based on ethics. 8. Establishment of a constitution and Judicial system based on high moral and ethical values. 9. Created Gold and Silver coins for trading. 10. Ordered all Governors to treat the people as their own children. 11. Cyrus the Great had a Major influence on the thinking of Aristotle and Alexander the Great, and the Roman Empire form of government. 12. Even the Greeks, who for a long time considered the Persian Empire to be the chief threat to their own independence, never ceased to regard Cyrus as a thoroughly admirable ruler. 13. The study of Cyrus the Great and establishment of his ethical Persian empire over 2500 years ago is a good indication that in our time the concept of world order based on ethics, ethical state, peace and harmony among nations are not an impossible goal and illusion... 14. When writing the "Declaration of Independence", the US Founding Fathers were inspired by the Cyrus the Great Human Rights. Thank you for reading
21:48 - The inscription on the side of the tomb is Cyrus apologizing for wasting that plot of land with his tomb. That's such a great sentiment and very forward thinking of him to not like the idea of wasting finite land on the dead. 👍
In zoroasterianism, they didn't bury their corpse. they put them in high places for vultures to eat them, to speed up the cycle of nature and not to pollute and waste lands.
Isaiah 45:1-7 “This is what the Lord says to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of to subdue nations before him and to strip kings of their armor, to open doors before him so that gates will not be shut: 2 I will go before you and will level the mountains[a]; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. 3 I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name. 4 For the sake of Jacob my servant, of Israel my chosen, I summon you by name and bestow on you a title of honor, though you do not acknowledge me. 5 I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God. I will strengthen you, though you have not acknowledged me, 6 so that from the rising of the sun to the place of its setting people may know there is none besides me. I am the Lord, and there is no other. 7 I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things.
Excellent job. As Persian History researchers in Persian Renaissance Movement we appreciate your elite, adorable and strong work regarding to the glory of Persian Empire. The intelectual, cultural and moral outcomes of our civilizations will last powerful and insightful till the end of time. Among hundreds of Persian historical characters and superheroes, Zarathustra, Cyrus the Great, Darius the Great, Ardeshir Papakan and Ferdowsi are Fathers of Iran in different eras (before and after Arab invasion). Not only Iranians but also the world owe them greatly. They are the world heritage.
@RA Yet he was the one who burned the city that Cyrus founded, Persepolis to the ground. After he had qonquered it, so there was no military strategic reason for it.
@@saeedvazirian cyrus had no war with greeks. alexander burned persepolis during the reign of Darus lll because of what xeres did and this is not fair so dont give false information and racism
@@fredbarker9201 Still I can safely say it's the first set of laws written in history( actually it's not, that's Ur-Nammu law code), but human "rights"? Nope.
If you have never read Xenophon's Cyrus The Great : The Art of Leadership and War - by Larry Hedrick. One of my favorite books on leadership of all time. Highly recommend.
it wasn't just about him being a genius it was in Persians and Arians (not the fake Europeans, the real Arians whi lived in Iran plateau ) culture in general. even Median empire did the same to their enemies before him and Parthian/Arshkanian and Sasanid/Sasanian Empires did the same after him. they called themselves Aria (the noble people) for these reasons.
I've noticed that "visions" or "miracles" are part & parcel of antiquity kings & emperors. It's said Vespasianus healed a blind man, thus showing he was approved of the gods, to ascend to the Princeps. Who knows, perhaps these things actually happened?(We'll never know) Alexander claimed his true father was Zeus, not Philip II. Still I love ancient history.
" [24] My vast army marched into Babylon in peace; I did not permit anyone to frighten the people of [Sumer] /and\ Akkad. [25] I sought the welfare of the city of Babylon and all its sacred centers. As for the citizens of Babylon, [x x x upon wh]om he imposed a yoke which was not the gods' wish and not befitting them, [26] I relieved their weariness and freed them from their bonds. Marduk, the great lord, rejoiced over [my good] deeds. " Cyrus the Great Cyrus Cylinder
Cyrus the Great (c. 600 or 576 - 530 BC) figures in the Hebrew Bible as the patron and deliverer of the Jews. He is mentioned 23 times by name and alluded to several times more. According to the Bible, Cyrus the Great, king of Persia, was the monarch under whom the Babylonian captivity ended.
@@Psychol-Snooper well not the first but actually one of the grandest; he's mostly famous for his cylinder where he talks about human rights and being mentioned in the Bible (Daniel chapter) as a kind ruler (Israelis have a street named after him -- Kourosh as we call him). Persia consisted of three main tribes: Persians (a region located to the southwest of modern Iran (now Fars, Shiraz)), Medes (from Media -- between western and northern Iran) and Parthians (located in north-eastern Iran). After Alexander died, it was Parthians who took Persia back from Macedonians. So the next Persian dynasty, after Achaemenid Empire (we call it Hakhamaneshian), was called Arsacid Empire (named after Arsaces I of Parthia). The first alleged ruler of ancient Iran was Deioces (Dahyu-ka/Dia-oku) (710 BC - 657 BC) who established Median empire by conquering Assyria through the help of Babylonians (well basically they begged him 'cause Assyrians were a bit pain in the ass). Many years later Astyages (Reign 585-550 BCE (according to Herodotus)) came by who happened to be the last king of Medes cause he got beaten up by his grandson by daughter Cyrus the Great. So by birthright Cyrus was half-blooded (half Persian, half Median). I would also like to mention that somehow the conflict between Cyrus and his grandfather Astyages has been echoed throughout the history of mythology of different nations. This is why the video mentioned that there has been some legends surrounding his birth and youth. The story of his birth resembles many other stories: Zeus, Hercules and Zaal (a great fictional character in Persian myths -- who was diagnosed with Albinism just like Zeus (white hair and skin and pink eyes), and all four of them were outcasts (Zeus and Zaal were outcasts for their disorder as one of the reasons -- Zeus' father, Cronus, was also afraid of his sons future revolt so he ate them all except Zeus who got away) and so forth. The story of Cyrus quarrel with his grandfather also resembles the story of Zeus and Cronus. And not only that but also the story of the conflict between Thiamat and Marduk, or the Hobbit and Smaug, or maybe the hero and the dragon archetype basically. Even worth mentioning that Astyages was also known as Azhidahak (also Ezhdeha -- dragon in Farsi) and Zahhak who was also a tyrant in ancient Persian myths who got beat up by a youngster (named Fereydoun) who got pissed for his dad being killed by Astyages cause the king also had a dream (or a prophecy -- remember Cronus?) regarding his reign being overthrown by the son of the man he soon had to-be-killed. P.S. The word chronicle is originated from Cronus (or Kronos). Kronos being linked to time is also reflected in the most ancient Persian myth: the birth of Mithra. Mithra was also known as Mehr, Hormazd (Jupiter the planet), Ohrmazd and later transformed into Mazda (Ahura Mazda - the Persian god of light). Hormazd had become the resemblance of Zeus and Jupiter, since he was also the god of gods in Persian mythology and he also was born out of a father named Zorvan who has also the meaning of time, the self, and the consciousness. So basically Zorvan == Cronus == time, and Zeus == Ahura Mazda == Hormazd == Cyrus == Fereydoun == Marduk (judging by the myths only). Thanks for bearing with me.
I also watched out for that recommendation 👍 I am currently relistening the previous Supernova in the East podcasts to be able to fully enjoy the recent third part. 13½ hours of epic awesomeness!
the account i always heard of how Cyrus took Babylon was they snuck in via the sewer system the Persians timing was perfect Babylon was having a major celebration most of the guards were drunk including the king and Cyrus overthrew the city without a fight basically a strategy worthy of the Trojan war
I love the history of characters from this time. Just picking up a Bible and turning to the historical books which were written during this period, or refer to the characters and leaders of this time is simply fascinating even if you are not a believer of the parts referring to the God behind the events (which in some of the books is less than 5%). The flavour is there to be "tasted" and give an interest to find out more about these great empires of the time and how they were perceived by the Jews.
Cyrus's cylinder may be a propaganda,but consider that he,for the first time in history, advertised himself by showing mercy to the defeated nation,respecting their religious beliefs and even boasting to give them happiness and hope. Before him,every ruler proudly described how he has uprooted the defeated nation, made genocidal slaughterings and specially left no hope and joy. You can read the inscriptions of Assyrian kings or Egyptian Pharaohs, and imagine what was it like to be defeated by them. And we're talking about a nation(Babylonia) who exercised this measures on the Persians themselves. What makes the Cyrus's attitude unique is that even millennia after his death this way of governing was an exception not a rule. Only the wisest rulers could afford to forgive the defeated people. We see the Huns,Arabs, Mongols, Tatars,Vikings,even Bolshevik Russians or Nazi Germany. Cyrus invented something that made the world a better place as we know it. It's unfair to apply the 21st century criteria to a time that brutality was synonym to governing. These criteria was not applicable even 80 years ago in Europe, let alone 2600 years ago in middle east. He deserves the credit. If he was an European, they'd made him a god. It's childish to try to criticize him by using modern standards only because he was not Greek or Roman.
Korosh Kabir ( Cyrus the Great), in my personal analysis, was one of the greatest conquerors and strategists of all time! He is one of the few who truly deserve the epithet of "Great". With the exception of Egypt/Mūdraya ( which was conquered by his son Cambyses II at Pelusium), Cyrus defeated and conquered three of the four major empires that controlled the Middle East and Asia Minor during the VI century BCE: Lydia/Sparda; Media/Madā and Babylon/Babirūs. • The Kingdom of Lydia ( under Croesus), for exemple, was the main power of Anatolia. Following Cyrus' conquest and with Croesus' defeat at the Battle of Thymbra, Lydia became the satrapie of Sparda ( which included the regions of Ionia and Caria, known by the Persians as Yaunā). • The Neo-Babylonian Empire, on the other hand, was the hegemonic power in the Middle East since the days of the Kings Nabopolasar ( who devastated Nineveh in 612 BC) and Nebuchadnezzar ( whose reign marked the apogee of the Babylonian power and influence). The Neo-Babylonian Empire was one of the empires that created a "balance of power" in the Middle East during the VI century BCE. Following the Persian conquest carried out by Cyrus, Babylon became the satrapie of Bābirūs ( the richest of all satrapies). • The Median Empire ( under Astyages). The Median Empire, in turn, was one of the two empires that formed a "Balance of Power" in the Middle East during the VI century BCE ( alongside with the Babylonian Empire). Following Astyages' defeat, Media became the satrapie of Madā. The conquest of Caria; Lydia and Ionia ( currently the Turkish provinces of İzmir; Aydın; Uşak; Muğla and Manisa), however, was also a considerable blow against the Greek city-states of Asia Minor ( especially for the twelve city-states of Ionia): • Miletus/Μίλητος ( the cradle of philosophy/Το λίκνο της φιλοσοφίας); • Ephesus/Έφεσος; • Teos/Τέως; • Klazomenae/Κλαζομεναί; • Colophon/Κολοφών; • Myus/Μύος; • Priene/Πρίηνη; • Εrythrae/Έρυθραί • Phocaea/Φώκαια; • Lebedos/Λέβεδος; • Samos/Σάμος • Chios/Χίος. Cyrus' military actions also conquered the region of Elam ( the current Iranian provinces of Khuzestan and Ilam). Susa, once the glorious capital of the first great Iranian civilization ( Elam), for exemple, became one of the five great capitals of the Achaemenid Empire. The conquest of Babylon by Cyrus, on the other hand, was of utmost importance. In the VI century BCE, Babylon was the most important city on the face of the Earth, the true center of the Middle East. Conquering Babylon in the VI century BCE, in other words, was like conquering London in the XIX century; Rome in the II century or New York during the modern times. Moreover, the conquest of Babylon by Cyrus also guaranteed the conquest of Mesopotamia, especially Sumer ( which comprised the current Iraqi governorates/provinces of Bābil; Diyala; Dhi Qar; Al Muthannā and Al-Qādisiyyah). EDIT: I LOVE the Iranian history and I truly hope to visit Cyrus' tomb in Pasargadae someday ( Fars/Pars province).
@@baseupp12 Cyrus is unique because of his character! His policy of respecting the beliefs, customs and religions of the conquered peoples, for exemple, was not just a political game, but also a reflection of his character. Moreover, he was one of the few ancient leaders who ABOLISHED slavery ( something unthinkable for the Greeks; Romans; Babylonians; Assyrians and Egyptians). Cyrus considered slavery repulsive and an affront to Ahura-Mazda.
He didnt die in battle heradtous wasnt sure about it and also there is picture of cyrus in his tomb also picture that shows Alexander at cyrus tomb with cyrus corpse there because of thieves they stole his valuables in grave which Alexander got all back but how this relates is cause in picture Alexander saw cyrus corpse his head was attached to his body which busted heradtous as he said tomyris cut his head off
I consider him to be the OG figure of the Antiquity. He was so respected that even Muslims had nothing but admiration for this guy and yes I'm a Muslim myself. He was like a 20th or 21st Century figure transported to the Classical age. Wish we could have a movie about him, just so that more people could be aware of him.
Cyrus never harmed innocent people, but Alexander even killed innocent people. Contrary to many people's beliefs, slavery was forbidden during the Achaemenid Empire.
King of king Cyrus the great, the father of Iran, makes us proud Iran has had great kings like Dariush, Mehrdad, etc., we are proud to be Iranian🇮🇷🇦🇫🇭🇺❤️
he's mentioned multiple times in the brainfood show that he used to narrate audiobooks, they must be available for sale somewhere because he said at some point that he still recieves royalties for them
@@millaheska3351 do you even know anything about cyrus cylinder ? he forbid the slavery and did not force people under his rule to change their religion or beliefs and he allowed different nations to worship their own gods and practice their own religion
@@angrygopnik7784 This's just stupid as Assyria was already done as an empire when Cyrus invaded , at that time Mesopotamia was ruled by the neo babylonian empire
Cyrus the Great is the greatest emperor in human history. Cyrus the Great is the pride of humanity. " what's extraordinary about Cyrus, is that he appears as a paragon of princely statesmanship in the two pillars of Western cultures, that is the Roman tradition and the Bible". Cyrus freed nations enslaved by the Babylonians. The friends and enemies respected and praised Cyrus the Great. The Bible called Cyrus the Great "Messiah". The Babylonians welcomed Cyrus the Great as a liberator. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- " In the 18th Century, that model of religious tolerance based on a state with diverse cultures, but no single dominant religion, became a model for the founding fathers. People like Thomas Jefferson, who drafted the Declaration of Independence and became the third president of the United States, had to rely on Xenophon's Cyropaedia as a reference for the life and leadership of the Persian king. No European state managed to build tolerance into the structure of the state, the importance of Cyrus to those who wrote the constitution of the United States. These acts, which have been interpreted as allowing freedom of worship and repatriating deported people, have earned Cyrus a reputation as an enlightened monarch". Xenophon wrote on how Cyrus ruled a diverse society based on tolerance. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, the great western philosopher, in his work "The Philosophy of History" introduces Persians as the "first historical people" in history. George W.F. Hegel. The Philosophy of History : " The Persian Empire is an empire in the modern sense - like that which existed in Germany, and the great imperial realm under the sway of Napoleon; for we find it consisting of a number of states, which are indeed dependent, but which have retained their own individuality, their manners, and laws. The general enactments, binding upon all, did not infringe upon their political and social idiosyncrasies, but even protected and maintained them; so that each of the nations that constitute the whole, had its own form of constitution. As light illuminates everything - imparting to each object a peculiar vitality - so the Persian Empire extends over a multitude of nations and leaves to each one its particular character. Some have even kings of their own; each one its distinct language, arms, way of life and customs. All this diversity coexists harmoniously under the impartial dominion of Light ... a combination of peoples - leaving each of them free. Thereby, a stop is put to that barbarism and ferocity with which the nations had been wont to carry on their destructive feuds. " ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All famous rulers after Cyrus the Great tried to imitate him, but none of them could match his glory and greatness. Professor Patrick Hunt "If you are looking at the greatest personages in History who have affected the World, 'Cyrus the Great' is one of the few who deserves that epithet, the one who deserves to be called 'the Great'. The empire over which Cyrus ruled was the largest the Ancient World had ever seen and maybe to this day the largest empire ever. "
Without Cyrus and the Achemenid Persian empire Jews would have remained in captivity and Judaism may never have existed. This would have meant that Jesus Christ would not exist, thus Judaism and Christianity was birthed by Cyrus' actions. He was a Zoroastrian Iranian Conquorer who defeated the 3 strongest empires at the time, whilst allowing people to practice their own religions/customs. Innovating for the first time in history as a statesman, he created the biggest and first universal empire and was considered Cyrus the Elder by Greeks (Alexander the Great) and the only non-jewish Messiah. Amongst several accolades, this man is in a league of his own.
1:10 - Chapter 1 - Legendary beginnings 4:30 - Chapter 2 - Conquering Media 7:05 - Chapter 3 - The lineage of cyrus 9:25 - Mid roll ads 11:10 - Chapter 4 - The war with lydia 14:55 - Chapter 5 - The fall of babylon 16:30 - Chapter 6 - The satrapies 18:10 - Chapter 7 - The cyrus cylinder 19:30 - Chapter 8 - The demise of Cyrus 20:45 - Chapter 9 - The tomb of Cyrus
Thank you for making this!! I almost named my son after him. He is definitely one of my favorite rulers from ancient times. Could you make a video on Alfred the Great next?
@P GH Not really. Plenty of us says Parsi instead of Farsi, because it’s the original and correct form of the name of our language. You don’t speak for all of us.
I read that Cyrus captured Babylon by diverting the water of the river that ran though it and marching his troops up the dry riverbed bypassing the walls. Cyrus is also a hero in the bible for liberating the Jews from Babylonian captivity.
@@inhale1496 Oh, I know. I've always found it fascinating how leaders in ancient times attributed mythic or semi-mythic origin stories to themselves and was just kind of lamely joking about it. I really shouldn't joke, though, considering that modern leaders are just as bad (and far less creative) in the tales they tell about the odds they overcame to reach the top... Still, a very, very interesting era.
@@KA-rr6lu no alxander was a cruel ruler and a killer of innocents but Cyrus the great was a just ruler and he definitely is Zulqarnain search his grave you will see the two horns on his crown
@@zaroonyakhyakhan4514 you don't build an empire without killing some innocents and being cruel to people who don't want to be ruled over by you, you brainwashed fanboy. Cyrus was no different than any other ancient king, he was just slightly forward thinking in how to best keep his empire together. Rest assured, if he thought slaughtering people wholesale would've brought more cohesion and tax dollars, he would've done that as well.
About that Tomyris thing, Herodotus also mentioned that he heard other stories too but wrote the one that he liked the most You know since the ending was like the ending of one of those mythical Greek stories (greed and arrogance leading great humans to their demise) and since Herodotus was a Greek, this story most probably is just a myth Other historians never even mentioned Tomyris or her tribe While Tomyris story might be the most famous one, that doesn't mean that it's the most accurate one The most accurate story, about his death is most probably the one that Ctesias wrote Ctesias had lots of mistakes while writing about Cyrus life but his record of Cyrus death seems way more logical According to him, Cyrus fought the Derbices and won but died three days later because he was wounded in the middle of the battle and that's enough time for his men to reach Pasargadae without his corpse rotting since Derbices territories were in the north of modern day Iran and way closer than Central Asia and unlike Massagetaes, who lived in seperate tribes (like Greek city states), they lived in a region and had way more manpower than Scythians and even had allies with war elephants from india Meaning, they had enough manpower to fight an army of 80,000-100,000 specially when living in modern day north of Iran (where i live) which gives them the terrain advantage The only advantage the Massagetaes had was a river which according to Herodotus, they let Cyrus army cross it And they had no city walls, no fortresses, no trenches and not even enough manpower How many people lived in ONE nomadic tribe ? 3,000 ? 4,000 ? Let's say 5,000-10,000 How many of them could fight ? While the Achaemenids are known for their large armies which are estimated between 50,000 to 200,000 They were professional fighters armed with almost any weapon imaginable at the time and were familiar with nomadic fighting styles and battle tactics and were being led by the greatest warlord at the time who won every battle he fought against mighty empires The terrain here in the north is great for a local army to defend against a superior invading army Plus, Ctesias worked at Artaxerxes II royal court and that means he had access to the Achaemenid sources He even mentioned the number of casualties of both sides and the number of Cyrus reinforcements Take a look at Cyrus conquest map on Google Massagetae territory is shown as conquered and there was even a city fortress called Cyropolis near there There's not even an evidence for Tomyris existence beside Herodotus few sentences
Bart Mika so much rich cultural history and knowledge lost to the void for all time. Very sad to think about it. Same for the library of Alexandria etc. We’ve lost so many great works
Actually the Arabs admired the Persians and Islam went through its golden age thanks to what they learnt from the old ancient Middle Eastern cultures in modern day Iraq and Iran. It was the mongol conquest which destroyed most of it and then the US invasion of Iraq which has destroyed the rest. Saddam hissien loves Babylonian culture and built and preserved a lot of it.
i love how your channels manage to provide a balance between info and entertainment. more and more channels are avoiding providing quality information sadly enough... :(
If Cyrus the great is indeed the Possessor Of The Two Horns mentioned in The Recitation chapter 18, then he is the one who made the journey towards the west, then towards the east, then towards the north where he trapped Gog and Magog behind the Iron Copper Rampart in the Caucasus
Somehow this man makes history so interesting. I've tried to watch similar shows and with the exception of one channel I'm bored to tears. Keep up the good work. Can you do one on Dorothy Parker?
@@eraliaa3219it was not Alexander becz he didn't conquered east and the west as per Quran says.And also Alexander was a gear admirer of Cyrus the great becz Cyrus was also a great man,a legend
He died young. However his son Caius/Caligula(Little Boots) became emperor as did his brother. (Which you probably know) I suggest Lacius Curtius on line. They have some of the ancient historians.(I like Cassius Deo for one), but there's Livy, Polybius, Suetonius,& many others.
@@mysteryjunkie9808 No the Persians took over the Babylonians and mad made Babylon better and freed the Jews and brought equality and yes the Greeks look after us like a big brother but a jealous brother.
Oh ye Cyrus, the king of kings, look up thy nation and see what despair has been set upon your lands. Return to your kingship, and restore freedom and prosperity to your kingdom.
Persian immortal You really think current Iran's regime give a thought about Iranian/Persian values? the supreme leader always swear and ignore Cyrus the Great and what we had before the satanic cult, Islam came to Iran. they always talk about our history began when Islam entered to our country by force 1400 years ago and they ignore what we achieved centuries before it completely. do not fool yourself about their agenda through middle east, their only agenda is Shia hegemony and make a Shia Caliphate which they rule and exploit the resources of the region.
The "King of Kings" title that Cyrus had was just a title that all the kings of the Achamenid Empire had. Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Empire, was the First King of Kings of the Empire. Cyrus's son, Cambyses II who succeeded him, was the Second King of Kings of the Empire, the next one was the Third King of Kings of the Empire, etc. Simon is not saying Cyrus is above Jesus, Simon is using a historical title of various Kings of the Achamenid Empire.
Isaiah prophesied that Cyrus would come as YHWH's anointed for a specific job of freeing the Jews from Babylonian bondage. Isaiah 45 " This is what Yehovah says to his anointed one, to Cyrus, Whose right hand I have taken hold of To subdue nations before him, To disarm kings, To open before him the double doors, So that the gates will not be shut: 2 “Before you I will go, And the hills I will level. The copper doors I will break in pieces, And the iron bars I will cut down. 3 I will give you the treasures in the darkness And the hidden treasures in the concealed places, So that you may know that I am Yehovah, The God of Israel, who is calling you by your name.
Wow this biography is short and packed. I had a hard time understanding it. Had to keep rewinding the video sometimes up to 15 times in certain sections. Please Simon, kindly ask your staff to use simple english with simple meanings without innuendos but keep the story interesting as it is. Thanks for this Bio. Was really interested since he's mentioned in the Bible having played a very significant role.
It is interesting that this is the same Cyrus the prophet Isaiah prophesied about 150 years before he was born… VERY INTERESTING. Also the prophet Daniel prophesied the defeat of Babylon by Medo-Persia… ALSO VERY INTERESTING.
My favorite fun fact about Cyrus is he was seen as a Jewish messiah for defeating Babylon Edit: also David Koresh of the branch davidians (Waco ATF siege) named himself after King David and Cyrus (Koresh)
Many people throughout history have the title Great next to their names but only a small handful of them actually deserve the title. Cyrus is one of the few that has earned it.
Note that all these facts about the Cyrus had been written by non Persians. All these stories were find in Greeks, Jews and Babylonian books. I mean what nation would put so much effort and time to write history of foreign King! It just proves, he was indeed The King of the Kings! 🤴 👑 I wish one day some great producer make Great Movie about this Great King! 🎥
Alexander and Tamerlane were mere military geniuses, but built nothing. Their empires were disintegrated with their own bodies, let alone any new ideas about politics. Cyrus was both a military genius and a fine ruler and a avangard political pilosopher.
@@jadenlewin6513 It depends on who's better for. Alexander and Tamerlane were harmful for the civilians and civilization in general because of the damages they created and the fact that they didn't attempt to build anything to compensate their war damages. On the other hand, though Cyrus made war and damages related to it,but at least he didn't massacre or loot or enslave the defeated people. Instead, he freed enslaved people( like Jews) and treated the defeated nations with respect which created a whole new political concept which survived and basically is prototype of current governing system. Napoleon did the same in Europe. And the USA did it after WWII in Germany and Japan and even South Korea. Every ruler must be compared with his predessors and contemporaries. His predessors-like Assyrian and Babylonian kings- all have bragged about how they have butchered their neighbor nations and looted and enslaved them. Cyrus brags about the fact he hasn't massacred them,how he has respected their temples,freed the slaves,and made them happy, and we're talking about 2600 years ago. It makes a difference, doesn't it?
Cyrus the great one of the best military commander in history he conquered 3 of the most powerful empires of is time the median empire, Neo-Babylonian Empire , Lydian empire and others like Phoenicia Cyrus defeated Lydians three times. He won the battle of Pteria while he had 20 000 to 30 000 soldiers but Lydians had 90 000 to 95 000 He won the battle of Thymbra while he had 49 000 to 50 000 soldiers but Lydians had 105 000 to 110 000 soldiers. He conquered Sardis and defeated the Ionians. He established a large empire 10 years(or less) and rulled over it for 30 years. Cyrus the great was outnumbered in half of his battles. He never lost a war
