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Cyrus the Great's Babylon: A New Kind of Conquest
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Cyrus the Great's conquest of Babylon in 539 BCE, focusing not on the siege itself but on the revolutionary propaganda campaign that preceded it. Drawing on the Nabonidus Chronicle and the Cyrus Cylinder, Lucas explains how Cyrus presented himself as a liberator chosen by Babylon's god Marduk, contrasting his rule with the unpopular reign of Nabonidus. They delve into the strategic use of religious tolerance, the symbolism of Cyrus taking the hands of Marduk, and how this narrative was disseminated across the empire through clay cylinders and stelae…
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