Cyrus the Great: The King Who United the Ancient World

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Cyrus the Great was one of the most powerful rulers the ancient world had ever seen — and one of the most compassionate. As the founder of the Persian Empire, Cyrus united nations through conquest, but ruled them through tolerance, mercy, and respect.

In this documentary, we explore the rise of Cyrus the Great, his peaceful conquest of Babylon, the freeing of enslaved peoples, and the ideas of justice that shaped his legacy. From the Cyrus Cylinder to his influence on later rulers like Alexander the Great, Cyrus proved that empires could be built without cruelty.

Discover how cities destroyed by war were allowed to recover, how exiles were set free, and how one man reshaped the idea of power forever.

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00:00 The World Before Cyrus
00:42 Rise of Cyrus the Great
01:58 Uniting the Medes and Persians
03:10 A Different Kind of Conqueror
04:25 The Fall of Babylon
05:32 Freedom for the Exiled
06:40 The Cyrus Cylinder
07:55 Administration of the Empire
08:55 Cyrus’ Final Campaign
09:35 Death and Lasting Legacy