Cyrus the Great and the Birth of the Achaemenid Persian Empire
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Published 2020-10-21
Contents:
00:00 Introduction
03:53 Early Kingdoms and Empires of Mesopotamia
06:31 Early Iranian Peoples (Medes and Persians)
15:14 Early Reign of Cyrus
19:36 Croesus and the Lydian Campaign
27:33 Cyrus and Babylon
33:44 The Cyrus Cylinder
37:06 Cyrus' Final Campaign
Special thanks to Malay Archer for creating the astounding machinimas that really brought this program to life using the Total War: Rome 2 Divide et Impera and Age of Bronze mod.
Malay Archer
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Additional, original music was provided by Farya Faraji and Walker Masuda. Be sure to check out their work as well!
Farya Faraji
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Walker Masuda - Artwork and Music Production
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Thanks also to Amin for help with music selection.
Additional music by Epidemic Sound.
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All Comments (21)
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When I’m looking for ancient history, I look for this channel, may your kingly reign last another hundred years!
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probably the best 3 points of Kurush was uniting the Iranian plateau, his respect to every nation's religion and when entering Babel without destruction knowing that these people are scientists, artists and a people of civilizations so he used it without bothering them, telling his army not to remove a single brick from another. A truly history champion
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I like the personal touch on this one. Good stuff!
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Great episode Cy. Great to see your personal history with the subject as well.
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I've visited Iran a number of times, including Tahkte Jamshid and Tahkte Sulemani. What's amazing is going into the ancient history in Tehran and seeing the exact same style fruit bowls Iranians kjeep on their tables for guests, but which are like 4000 years old. Quite an experience!
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I just want to say that you are quite literally my favorite history youtuber. You have this beautiful way of weaving history to life and it’s downright incredible. I majored in history but I never really gave ancient history much of a thought before finding your videos. The way you edit your videos and the music you add, it all makes it such an incredible experience. I just can’t stop watching them, so thank you for continuing to make them!
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Found a comment of yours on a video about Zoroastrianism a few months ago. Your channel has been a real gem since then. I've been reading a lot about Greek history lately and am currently reading a book on Alexander the Great. It's such a cool feeling when the puzzle pieces of different empires and key moments in history start to come together. I'm hoping to dive into either Genghis Khan or Hannibal of Carthage next!
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Watching this now Cy, loving it so far! Looking forward to the rest and working with you in the future on Iranian history! It really is my favourite history so rich and deep.
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25:36 "Cyrus and the Persian forces" sounds like the name of an Iranian power metal band
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Wow... Cyrus was such a wholesome guy... He even chose to rest in a humble tomb unlike so many rulers before and after him... Of course Alexander felt bad after his stupid soldiers desacrated his remains! WHO THE HELL WOULDN'T?!
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40+ min video? This gonna be good!
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CY! Great to see the notification! Loved the episode. Persia and the Medes are absolutely fascinating
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" [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 (The Cyrus Cylinder)
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I absolutely love the feeling when I log into YT after a loooong day and i see a new video from you. Thank you so much for keeping a history-lover's mind occupied! This is one of the best channels I ever seen on history.
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Cy, thank you for your time and effort on our behalf. I appreciate it. Pat
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This was really interesting and seems like quite a balanced take, kudos!
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One of the best documentary i have ever seen about Persian empire . Great to watch and learn history with it`s best .Keep up the good work
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This was a complex tale to which you have done eloquent justice. I found the quotations from all the extant chronicles most helpful. You have chosen wisely. Thank you!
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The GOAT has returned!!!!!
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Daste shoma dard nakone! Watched this with great joy and many thanks for listing your sources :-)
