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Achaemenid Siege of Babylon: Cyrus's Masterstroke Revisited
In this episode, Lucas and Luna revisit the Achaemenid capture of Babylon in 539 BCE, focusing on the engineering and intelligence behind Cyrus the Great's diversion of the Euphrates. They discuss the Nabonidus Chronicle's account, the role of the river god Marduk in Persian propaganda, and the surprising lack of destruction at the city. The conversation also touches on the Cyrus Cylinder as an early human rights document and the long-term impact of Persian rule on Babylonian culture. Specific details include the use of the Euphrates as a weapon, the timing of the attack during the Akitu…
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