Pasargadae, the City of Cyrus the Great (A Brief History)

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In this program we'll take a quick look at the history behind the ancient Persian capital of Pasargadae, the city of built by Cyrus the Great.
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[@AndreLuis-gw5ox]

There is a very famous brazilian poem that mentions Pasargadae: "Vou me embora pra Pasárgada", by Manuel Bandeira

[@HistorywithCy]

Oi amigo! When I read your comment, I looked it up and it's quite cool...muito legal e entendi a maioria! Espero que vc esteja muito bem no Brasil... valeu!

[@yuribrito1504]

I would love to visit it! I would like to visit his tomb and Persepolis (Pārsa) as well. Pasargadae was one of the five capitals of the Achaemenid Empire, alongside with Persepolis (Pārsa), which was founded by Darius I in 515 BC; Ecbatana (Hagmatana), which was the ancient Median capital; Babylon (Bābiruš), which was conquered by Cyrus in 539 BC; and, lastly, Susa (Šuš), which was the ancient Elamite capital. Cyrus the Great (Kuruš), in my historical analysis, was simply one of the greatest strategists and conquerors in military history! He is one of the few who truly deserves the epithet of "Great". While Rome, for example, was still only an insignificant city-state in Lazio; Cyrus, on the other hand, had already founded the very first GLOBAL empire in history, unifying the entire Middle East and Asia Minor under his rule. For the first time in history, Cyrus was the main driving force that unified the ENTIRE Middle East and Asia Minor (at least politically). With the exception of Egypt (Mudrâya), which was conquered by Cambyses II after the iconic Battle of Pelusium (525 BC), Cyrus simply defeated 3 of the 4 major empires that controlled the Middle East and Asia Minor throughout the 6th century BC: Lydia (Sparda), Media (Māda) and Babylon (Bābiruš). Among all the major Iranian Empires, the Achaemenid Empire is by far my favorite one. In my historical analysis, the Achaemenid Empire was unique due to 4 (four) main reasons: • 1) The satrapies (provinces). The Persian satrapies would be adopted by virtually all subsequent Empires, including Alexander's Macedonian Empire and the Roman Empire itself; which adopted the same administration system in its provinces. Despite being created by Cyrus (Kuruš), the administration and consolidation of the Achaemenid Empire, however, only took place with Darius the Great (Darāyavahuš). In addition to consolidating the Empire with about 26 satrapies, Darius also created an unprecedented system of roads throughout the Empire; which was also later adopted by the Romans with their VIAE (roads). The Persian taxation system, in my historical analysis, was also organized and relatively fair. The richest satrapies paid more. The richest provinces, for example, were Babylon (Bābiruš) and Assyria (Aθurā). According to Herodotus, Babylon, which was conquered by Cyrus in 539 BC, should contribute with 1000 Babylonian talents of silver (9% in total). The satrapy of Egypt (Mudrâya), meanwhile, should pay 700 Babylonian talents of silver (6% in total). The poorest provinces, on the other hand, paid less. The satrapy of Yehud Medinata (Judea/Israel), for example, paid much less: 350 Babylonian talents of silver (3% in total). • 2) The Achaemenid Empire was the first culture based on morality during Antiquity. Cyrus' policy of respecting the religious and traditions of the peoples under his rule, however, was not only a strategy to keep the peace within the empire; but it was also a direct influence of Zoroastrianism. Due to the influence of Zoroastrianism, slavery was abolished during Cyrus' reign. In Cyrus's view, slavery was an affront against Ahura-Mazda. Persia, in fact, was the birthplace of Human Rights. • 3) Cyrus transformed the Persians, which were a submissive and vassal people, into the ruling people not only of the Iranian Plateau itself; but of the whole world! Prior to the conquest of Media, the Persians were just a "vassal" people under Median sovereignty. • 4) Cyrus founded the first global empire in history. Cyrus simply laid the foundation for all subsequent empires. After his conquest of Babylon (539 BC), Cyrus unified the whole known world under his rule. Cyrus was undoubtedly one of the greatest statesmen who ever lived. Without Cyrus, Alexander's achievements would not be possible.

[@HistorywithCy]

Great summary my friend, you definitely know your stuff! I hope to more into some of the less known aspects of the Achaemenids, for example, their love of gardens and interesting things like that. Lately I've been so into Bronze Age material that I've neglected Achaemenid and Hellenistic history, which will hopefully change this summer. Thanks for watching, really appreciate it and lots more on the way, stay tuned!

[@Persian-Immortal]

Yuri, I thank you and History with Cy for having more knowledge than all my fellow Zoroastrians in India combined. Although, my fellow Parsi Zoroastrians would not bother about something small as our History. But, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge about my History and culture.

[@calebgoodfellowcg]

I’ve done a great amount of studies on Zoroastrianism and I definitely agree with you. Before the more watered down version practiced by the Medes and the Magi came to prominence under Artaxerxes II (Artaxshaca), the Persians practiced the more direct one taught by the Athravans and Aethrapaiti (professors or school teachers). In that version, the importance of critical thinking about what is truly right or wrong, and the need to drive existence to its ideal state were highly valued. While they may have not been perfect, they seem to be familiar with the ethical system crafted by Zarathushtra in the Gathas.

[@ancientsitesgirl]

Excellent! I will learn more about the great Persians! Of course, the trip to Iran is at the top of my list (Persepolis mostly). I love this channel! ❣✌

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Dynasty 11 out next week... it'll be longer one so I think all of fans of ancient Egypt will find it interesting. Thanks for watching, appreciate it and safe travels!

[@cyrusthegreat1893]

You’re always more than welcome.

[@jayakrishnan26]

Old Persia doesn't exist today.. Iran is ruled by dumb jihadists now not true Persians who were Zoroastrians

[@xapaga1]

I joined a local bilingual (Persian & English) tour of Persepolis and Pasargadae in August 2019, about half a year before the current pandemic. The tour cost me only 20 Euro in cash and included a huge lunch. Owing to the US-imposed sanctions, not many foreigners visited Iran even before the pandemic, so the tour group was a mixture of Iranian (mostly from Tehran and beyond) and non-Iranian tourists. It was the most interesting tour.

[@faryafaraji]

Really enjoyed this one, I always heard about the city but never actually knew what it was all about

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks my friend, glad you enjoyed this. Yeah everyone knows about Persepolis/Takht-e Jamshid, but Pasargadae, with the exception of Cyrus' tomb, is still a mystery in many ways. It's not been excavated as thoroughly as other Achaemenid sites. Thanks for watching and I'm always looking forward to you musical creations!

[@pabloparraguez4724]

There's a Brazilian poem by Manuel Bandeira, "Vou-me embora para Pasárgada" or "I'm leaving for Pasargadae". The poem itself talks of a sort of utopian escapism, a place where one can get anything it wants, with a kind of nostalgic feeling to it. Here's the beginning bit: "I'm leaving for Pasargadae There I'm friends with the king There I have the woman I want In the bed I'll choose I'm leaving for Pasargadae [...]"

[@howedaddy6122]

I really appreciate how you always put suggested reading in the description. It's a bit annoying when youtubers don't say where they got their information from and a suggested book is always welcome.

[@HistorywithCy]

You're welcome hope it helps! And thanks for watching, really appreciate it! More on the way, stay tuned!

[@Argacyan]

If someone doesn't source a video meant to be educational or sth it should be treated as unverifyable

[@ajithsidhu7183]

@@HistorywithCy please do on warfare and why regions fought differently

[@aliv8168]

All are correct

[@Boric78]

Fascinating - a subject I knew next to nothinbg about. The more I find out about Cyrus the more I like him. An ancient ruler who would not appear a total psychopath to modern eyes is extremely rare, maybe unique in his case.

[@HistorywithCy]

Yeah, it was quit e unique for his day. Thanks so much for watching, really appreciate it and more on the way, stay tuned!

[@historydocumentary]

It's always a pleasure watching your vids cy

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks, really appreciate it and lots more on the way, stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@vitorpereira9515]

I would love to visit the tomb of Cyrus the great, and pay my respects to the father of all iranians. I love and respect the great people of Iran. I wish that one day Iran will return to beim a land of tolerance as it was in the age of the Achaemenids.

[@GospelandSpade]

Interesting video. I always automatically think of places like Persespolis, Susa and Ectabana when thinking of the Persians but I had nearly totally forgotten about Pasagarde. Thanks for the reminder.

[@HistorywithCy]

My pleasure, thanks for watching! More ancient history on the way, stay tuned!

[@hermescarraro3393]

Yes! I was waiting so long for a video about the Persian empires! I really like Cyrus the great, he was a revolutioary ruler and actually seemed like a pleasant person. At least when compared to other emperor from the middle east. His tomb inscription was so sincere and direct, just like the tomb itself. I wonder. At the time of Cyrus the great, and during the Akmenid era, the persians were already Mazdeists as we know today or was their religion different? Not many talk about the evolution of the Mazdeist faith... I would love a video about it! It would be greato hear it from a practitioner, since you are a Mazdeist yourself and obviously know more about it than other people. 👍

[@HistorywithCy]

Great question. From my understanding, many of them were in some form or another, what is called Mazdayasni, meaning "worshipper of Mazda (Ahura)" and recognized Ahura Mazda as the supreme deity, but they also recognized other divinities, for example Mithra, Anahita and others. For example, kings after Xerxes write "May Ahuramazda, Mithra and Anahita protect me... " whereas Darius only ever mentions Ahuramazda. I don't think there was a strict, codified form of worship like what happened later on during the Sasanian era. I hope to do more on Zoroastrianism this winter or early next year. Have a lot of interesting stuff to discuss from a historical perspective. Hope all is well on your end!

[@hermescarraro3393]

@@HistorywithCy Well I will patiantly wait for your next projects. Btw, I just started the Canaan comic book, all the character designs are done. I am satisfied for now. 👍

[@pollos9238]

I always wanted to learn about Pasargadae!!! You never miss!!!

[@HistorywithCy]

Awesome, glad you enjoyed this! I want to do Persepolis and Ecbatana one day too. Thanks for watching!

[@elguido]

Kudos to that peasant for preserving Cyrus's tomb It is really great you could go there, it must have been amazing! Well, it is not history with cy for nothing 😜

[@HistorywithCy]

Haha yeah such an intelligent guy! It's a great site, though I would appreciate it much more now after researching and learning about its history. Hope that all is well on your end and more on the way... next one will be Dynasty 11 of Egypt which I think you'll find interesting... hope to get into Middle Egyptian literature one day! Thanks again for watching, really appreciate it!

[@alissa6]

If Mislims wanted to destroy his tomb then howcome they didnt destroy all the things in Egypt and Iraq? If magians were persecuted and relocated from Iran because they were fire worshippers then howcome Yazidis weren't? I smell BS from nationalistic Iranian propaganda.

[@starcapture3040]

@@alissa6 as if iranians were sweethearts who didn't destroy anything lol

[@alissa6]

@@starcapture3040 Yeah. They always want to find something dirty on the Rashidun and Umayyad empires. Another thing to point out is that not all rulers of a dynasty or an empire are all the same, you could have someone like Darius and Cyrus II or someone Xerxes and Cambyses II who were less leanient than their fathers. Heck what happened to the Babylonian, Median and Lydian kingdoms when Cyrus II came to the scene? He executed, he punished, he exiled, he relocated. It's not nice but that's just how even good rulers did to rebellious people back then.

[@starcapture3040]

@@alissa6 Cambyses was crazy and Darius was usurper too

[@memoi6308]

Excellent channel. Thank you for all the hard work!!!

[@cyrusthegreat1893]

Thanks for remembering me and telling the world about me.

[@HistorywithCy]

Haha I had a feeling you'd be interested in this one! More on your empire coming up, stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@cyrusthegreat1893]

@@HistorywithCy Thanks for keeping me alive in history!

[@williamhowland9977]

I love your focus on direct readings of sources-not only is it honest scholarship, but it also gives so much flavor and personality to these ancient cultures

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks! Yeah simple, modern prose can be dry but the primary sources, even if they are translations, I feel really add something and for are my favorite part of recording these. Thanks for watching, really appreciate it and stay tuned for more!

[@LukeBunyip]

As always, informative. The story at the end was icing on the cake. Thanks.

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! Hope to travel to other sites and get some more fun stories like that... thanks for watching and stay tuned for more!

[@Tzimiskes3506]

Again as always, this video seems to hit the mark with history! Keep up the good work! I am from iran and i see these sites on a daily basis. Good to see that this channel puts the amazing history of the persian empire out there!

[@HistorywithCy]

Darood my friend and thanks for watching! More Persian history on the way, stay tuned!

[@detgrsketestamente3821]

Outstanding. I love the fact that you did talk to a local guide who could tell a story about Cyrus, which isn't the history books. Great :) .... Very, very cool

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks, really glad you liked the video. Hope to do other cities in the near future... stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@kvoe3591]

Always love your videos, another great one!

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks, really appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching! More on the way, stay tuned!

[@geraldmeehan8942]

2 videos in 4 days. .Thanks for putting in the work!

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks! Yeah this was shorter one so it worked out that way. Hope to have another one ready for you all next week. Thanks for watching!

[@gideonm.7425]

Great video! In Civilization VI, Cyrus The Great represents the Persian emprie, and Pasargadae is the capitol (and the first city of the empire).

[@HistorywithCy]

Haha nice! I only played up to Civilization III. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed this. More on the way, stay tuned!

[@lakshmipraveen8734]

I love Cyrus The Great!!!

[@christopherthrawn1333]

Bravo Sir. Excellent work here

[@HistorywithCy]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it and more on the way...thanks for watching!

[@Dsonsee]

Amazing sights! I hope I can visit one day

[@HistorywithCy]

Me too, hope to go there again and many other sites. Thanks for watching, really appreciate it!

[@anitapollard1627]

Hey Cy 😊 thank you!!

[@HistorywithCy]

No problem, thank you for watching!

[@88arakvita]

Greetings from Minneapolis MINNESOTA 🙏🏼🙏🏾🙏🏿🙏🏻🙏🏾

[@HistorywithCy]

Hello and thanks for stopping by! More on the way, stay tuned!

[@nancyM1313]

Enjoyed your video. Tyvmuch✌

[@HistorywithCy]

Thank you for watching!

[@joeshmoe8345]

Super cool thanks for sharing

[@HistorywithCy]

Thank YOU for watching, hope it was helpful. More coming up soon, stay tuned!

[@philRminiatures]

Informative and splendid video, lovely maps, animations and informations on a fascinating subject, Persian Empire is so interesting...Glad to look at the ruins as well, a place to visit!👍👍

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed this and more on the way, stay tuned! Definitely a nice place to visit, I hope to go again one day. Thanks for watching!

[@joejones3885]

Wow this is so amazing 👏great show your very talented!! I have learned so much from your show!!!! 🤗Thank you so much!!!!!!💯🥳

[@HistorywithCy]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it and more on the way...thanks for watching!

[@SkyFly19853]

Another great informative video from you. ✅✅✅✅

[@HistorywithCy]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it and more on the way, stay tuned!

[@SkyFly19853]

@@HistorywithCy You are welcome! Sure! Looking forward to!

[@patriciajrs46]

Intersting. Thank you.

[@HistorywithCy]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@TheRedneckPreppy]

Two videos in the space of a week -- we are blessed by Cy!

[@HistorywithCy]

Haha thanks, trying to get these out whenever I can. Hope that all is well on your end and thanks for watching!

[@robbabcock_]

A great video!

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks!

[@sjoerdjuxta]

awesome video

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

[@xerxeth3284]

Great video, would you be planning to do a video on Ctesiphon by any chance?

[@froggystyle642]

Man, my takeout food just arrived. Nice timing!

[@HistorywithCy]

Nice, bon appétit! Thanks for watching!

[@jamsheedranderia2897]

Amazing video 👌

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks! Lots more on the way, stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@raminsadeghi7358]

Excellent as usual Still waiting for Susa.

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks... haha yes, I'll do something related to Elam soon, perhaps a video similar to hour-long Sumerian one I did a while back. And of course, it will include a bit on Susa! Thanks for watching and more on the way, stay tuned!

[@kellykabiri3849]

I found you via Farya Faraji's chanel, thank you for presenting our history so good and educational.👌👌 and Happy Cyrus the great day(کوروش بزرگ) 29th October(هفت آبان).

[@ancienthistorygaming]

Like your bookshelf

[@HistorywithCy]

Haha thanks! Those are some of earliest books I got when I was a kid. You should see my other three...not as organized but a lot more interesting books. I'll do a book tour sometime... Thanks for watching... Dynasty 11 is next!

[@im.avesta]

Ty for this great video and your time to make it from iran 💛

[@HistorywithCy]

Darood my friend, thanks for watching! More on the way, stay tuned!

[@Angayasse]

Funky chicken is a weirdly funny name for a coffee :D Amazingly fantastic video as always, Cy, I love listening to you

[@HistorywithCy]

Haha it is but the coffee is quite good. My favorite of the three I've tried is Brazil Cerrado. Anyway, glad you enjoyed this, hope to do similar ones like it in the future. Thanks for watching, really appreciate it!

[@88arakvita]

I believe the story been said . In the early Islamic conquest of Persia they tried to erase all Persian religion and traditions even kenguage . They were Converting and persecuting all Zaroastrians in the former Persian SASANIAN empire . Zaroastrians had to fled to neighboring India . According to some even to China

[@alissa6]

That's just how it was back then. Cyrus II destroyed the Median, Babylonian and Lydian kingdoms. Cambyses II destroyed Egyptian idols but worshipped Babylonian Gods like his father. Xerxes did the same to other religions. Matter of a fact he did worse, he destroyed pagan statues and temples and spread his faith of Ahuramazda. Zoroastrianism became pagan with king Artaxerxes II, who introduced nature worship and a trinity worship. Only Darius to Darius II were monotheists. Darius(or Xerxes) is also revered in the Quran as "Dhul Qarnayn".

[@ramtin5152]

@@alissa6 Destroyed ? Greek sources says otherwise The Achaemenids let the conquered people practice their religions, keep their culture, worship their Gods and speak their own language (which caused some problems later) but they also had to learn Persian of course Cyrus cylinder is proof of that But of course they expected the conquered people to pay taxes and be loyal to their empire in exchange of that Other cultures were respected by the Achaemenids It seems Cambyses II wasn't like his father but i heard or read several times that him killing the sacred Egyptian ox is proven to be just a propaganda The Greek records say Xerxes burned Athen to pay the Athenians back for burning Sardis but spared their temple and the people that took refuge in it All this aside, Herodotus clearly wrote that Cyrus fought the Medians to free his people and even many Medians joined him since he was half Median half Persian and since the Median king was a tyrant He fought and conquered the Lydians because they were the first ones that attacked Cyrus new formed empire first and even Herodotus said so He wrote, that the Lydian king claimed to be the rightful heir of Astyages (the Median king and grandfather of Cyrus) since he was his brother in law and that Cyrus had usurped the throne but this was just an excuse so the Lydian king could expand his empire Cyrus then conquered the Babylonian empire because they allied themselves with the Lydians when they tried to invade Iran Hell even the Greco Persian wars were started by Greeks They supported a rebellion against the Achaemenids in every possible way Btw, during the invasion of Alexander, who was the one that started the war ? Who attacked first ? That's right, Alexander

[@alissa6]

@@ramtin5152 Strange, what happened to the comments?

[@ramtin5152]

@@alissa6 I tried several times but couldn't send that comment So i added that to one of the other comments i already sent you and you already seen that so it shouldn't be a big deal now Don't bother, you already read what i wanted to tell you in that comment like 10 hours ago

[@Manco654]

Great video, what’s the name of the music used in the intro?

[@edgarsnake2857]

Thanks Cy. This is an unknown city to me.

[@HistorywithCy]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@Bulgarian021]

This was a really cool story. I'm glad I learn more and HF here. I really liked the story of the farmer who said the tomb contains Suleiman s mother ))

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks! Yeah I hope to travel more and pick up cool, personal stories like that. Lots more on the way, stay tuned and hope all is well on your end!

[@jamsheedranderia2897]

Cyrus the great still has a lot of influence over the zorastrian culture. He'll 2/3 brothers I have (cousins included) are named cyrus😂

[@HistorywithCy]

Haha yeah it's a popular name! I know many too (myself not included haha). Thanks for watching, really appreciate it and more on the way, stay tuned!

[@yaqubleis6311]

Cyrus the Great one of the best ruler and military commanders in history

[@Lizard1582]

Seeing as the only reason to move the capital there was a sentimental one, it makes sense why it faded into irrelevancy. Seems like it was a modest size even in Cyrus' time.

[@rosavalente7264]

Yes I love coffee of Brazil. For me the best coffee in the world. Darius the great become my guide." Let me go to Passargade, there I am the KING of son".

[@tawan20082008]

yes! thanks

[@HistorywithCy]

You're welcome... oh, and going to the Getty in about month!

[@tawan20082008]

ok awesome !

[@sinaa.y4938]

great job. but it would be better to also mention the Pardis/Paradise (garden) of Cyrus.

[@HistorywithCy]

Yes, that would have been a good thing to mention and even show the ruins of canals that brought the water from the nearby river and qanats, but I didn't have photos of those. I hope to do something on Persian gardens one day... it's an interesting topic of just how important the motif and theme of gardening/the king as a gardener shows up time and time again in Persian history and literature. Thanks for watching, really appreciate it and more to come!

[@tatrankaska2305]

I have a little question about the citation from Arrian. In my copy of Alexander's anabasis the inscription on the tomb ends "Therefore, wish me this monument." May I ask you, which edition/translation did you use? Edit: I have an edition from 1972 in czech language, so the citation i used is translation of transltion :). Though the meaning is basically same I still find it interesting how one translation has a negative sentence and another positive.

[@HistorywithCy]

Sure, the source is Arrian: Campaigns of Alexander, translated by Aubrey De Sélincourt. I've read other translations of the same line, one being "Grudge me not this earth that covers my monument." I guess the specific wording depends on who the translator is. Thanks for watching, really appreciate it and more on the way, stay tuned!

[@tatrankaska2305]

@@HistorywithCy thank you for answering so fast. I love your videos so much!

[@HistorywithCy]

@@tatrankaska2305 You're welcome!

[@manassrivastava1214]

🌜Happy Eid😇

[@HistorywithCy]

Thank you, you too and thanks for watching!

[@plutoisarealplanet7407]

just to note: there are no non-greek sources saying cyrus and astyages were related at all, and Herodotus mentions it in a story with many folklore elements. It is believed some people may have started the tale to claim media was cyrus's birthright .

[@223sushi]

I had heard a different story about the tomb of Cyprus during the Arab invasions. Instead of a shepherd, it was a zorastrian magi who told them that it was the tomb of king Solomon's mother, and so before the Arabs left the area, they carved a quranic sura under the tomb's older inscription

[@scottnunnemaker5209]

That initiation ritual… my god… that would certainly clean you out of “impurities” for sure

[@HistorywithCy]

Lol yes, I'm sure it would... especially the sour milk part. Thanks for watching, really appreciate it and more on the way, stay tuned!

[@kaarlimakela3413]

Hi Cy! 🤭👵✌️

[@HistorywithCy]

What's up!?! Hope all is well and thanks for watching!

[@davidheitzenrater9027]

Out of curiosity, do we know what happened to the body of Cyrus or does it disappear into history?

[@HistorywithCy]

I think it disappears into history, though I have read somewhere that some think the burial chamber and coffin are decoys and that his real tomb and body may be buried underneath the large stone mausoleum. Who knows... thanks for watching though, really appreciate it and more on the way, stay tuned!

[@88arakvita]

I wonder to find the answer to the same question

[@megamanx466]

Cy, please create more videos of other civilizations around the world such as the area of India, Asia, or any of the others perhaps. 😐

[@HistorywithCy]

Yeah I hope to later on this year. I have a project on ancient, pre-Inca South America in the works as well and after I cover Alexander (hopefully this summer) want to go into the Maurya and Indo-Greek kingdoms and later the Guptas. China is also on the list but that is something relatively new for me and I need time to really read up on it before I put out something. I hope to also revisit Nubia - I'm fascinated with that part of the world! Any other suggestions, let me know! Thanks for watching!

[@knotdead5783]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@indranildutta5838]

Cyrus and Darius are the two greatest ruler ancient Persia have ever got

[@timurthelamest5630]

Of the first Persian Empire. There were many other great Persian/Iranian rulers from other ancient dynasties.

[@indranildutta5838]

@@timurthelamest5630 Cyrus and Darius are the greatest of all

[@alissa6]

Cyrus II, Cambyses II, Darius and Xerxes all were great conquerors. Though Darius and Xerxes are extra good because they worshipped one God. They also ruled the empire in it's peak so that's a plus.

[@timurthelamest5630]

Bojangles Xerxes seemed to have been a great King but not a great conqueror. He took over an Empire reforged by his father, Darius.

[@alissa6]

@@timurthelamest5630 He conquered mainland Greece and reconquered Babylon and Egypt.

[@PSIRockOmega]

Based Alexander

[@ShayaN9776]

Achaemenid: the right spell in Persian is (haqkhahmanesh) (هخامنش) and it means some one with nature of justice.

[@alirezajafari1271]

IRAN 🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 Persian 😘 Pasargad.♥️ ACHAEMENID EMPIRE💪🏻♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@henkstersmacro-world]

👍👍👍

[@HistorywithCy]

Thanks man!

[@Apollo1989V]

Modern Iranians maybe the biological descendants of the Persians of Cyrus the Great’s time, but the current government has abandoned his legacy.

[@easthurricane]

Not every period of history is consistent with the founding virtues of that country, America is a country founded against Imperialism and arguably ended up adopting the very practices it fought against. Alas you're right in a way, they're not honouring these traditions.

[@delaramsalmassi4063]

Iranians/Persians/Aryans are descended from the ancient Persians!

[@delaramsalmassi4063]

@Ευαγγελος Αγγελος Yes very much indeed my dear Aryan/Iranian Greek brother. We must unite all our Aryan/Iranic/Iranian people into one country called The Grecopersian Empire.

[@delaramsalmassi4063]

@Ευαγγελος Αγγελος I don’t know my dear compatriot. Some Iranians say it will happen in 10 - 20 years or in 30 years and some say in 50 - 100 years and some say in 500 years. But the world and the entire West and Israel and the zionists and America and Britain and Europe/EU and Turkey and Arabic countries and Russia and China will never let us Aryans/Iranians to unite into one country. Just look at what the West and America is doing to Russia and China just because they both want to take back their territories/lands.

[@delaramsalmassi4063]

@Ευαγγελος Αγγελος All Iranians wish to unite all our Aryan/Iranian people in the world. I also wish to unite all our Aryan/Iranian people into one country! I so so very very much wish this to happen.

[@olorin4317]

I like your tiny pyramid Cyrus.

[@buttercxpdraws8101]

💕👏👍🏻

[@HistorywithCy]

Thank you!

[@CraftsmanOfAwsomenes]

You kind of touched on it but it should have been noted that Cyrus probably wasn't actually descended from Achaemenes and it was a tool of legitimacy for Darius who was an usurper.

[@scottnunnemaker5209]

So either Astyages was Cyrus’ grandfather or Archaemenes was Cyrus’ grandfather, or they are the same person.

[@alirezajafari1271]

teravel to iran.. iran very very Beauteful .. 🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷

[@beepboop204]

👍

[@HistorywithCy]

Thank you!

[@vazak11]

(Sobs) Cyrus!!!!

[@montana674]

Perspolis

[@HistorywithCy]

One of the greatest cities of the ancient world!

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

Pasargadae? Gesundheit!

[@TheAngelin2000]

who was the Magi guarding the building? are they the same as the bible Magi visited Jesus ?

[@waqqashanafi]

Pasar gede?

[@abcddef2112]

Coincidence probably.

[@mogambo4565]

gad means fort Here in india. So pasarfort maybe

[@miplaylis2054]

Mawr

[@degarpaykararyan3140]

👏👏💗 The best place in Iran The capital of the father of Persia

[@HistorywithCy]

Yes, it is indeed nice, though Takht-e Jamshid was my favorite with Naqsh-e Rostam a close second. Both are just so impressive, especially the relief of Shapur and Valerian. Thanks for watching, really appreciate it and more on the way!

[@degarpaykararyan3140]

@@HistorywithCy 🤝

[@brightburnedits4278]

Achaemenid Empire won more than 85 % of there war and battle more than any Empire in history they only lost the Second Persian invasion of Greece and Macedon invasion of Iran but under Darius the Great they won the Ionian Revolt and First Persian invasion of Greece against the Greeks Achaemenid Empire won more than 85 % of there war and battle more than any Empire in history and control more than 44% population of there time by population the Achaemenid Empire was the largest empire in history make the Achaemenid Empire the most powerful Empire in history

[@justinajostin9006]

That's interesting. In comparison how did the Roman Empire fare ?

[@papazataklaattiranimam]

85%? Hmmm That’s why they lost almost every battles against Hellenes.

[@starcapture3040]

Maybe Story of Sulaiman was mixed with Du al Qarinien tomb maybe early Muslims truly believed that was his tomb

[@HistorywithCy]

Yeah maybe... I think in those days there was no way of really knowing. For example, not too faraway in Susa (modern Shoosh) is the supposed tomb of the prophet Daniel. Not sure how they prove that and I believe the current structure/shrine was built only in the 1800s, but if local tradition has faith that this is where he was buried, it's hard to challenge it or disprove it. So I think that if an outsider, in this case a soldier from the caliph's army was told that this is where Sulayman's mother is/was buried, and since she is respected by Muslims, they probably wouldn't want to take the chance and damage such a place in case it really was her tomb. There are other examples of this, for example in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif in northern Afghanistan, there is a mosque (I believe it's actually the city's main mosque) under which it's believed that the Prophet's son-in-law, Ali, is buried. Of course, he's buried in Najaf but many in that part of Afghanistan believe he's buried there. So, I suppose it'd be easy for some to believe that such an ancient structure in Pasargadae may have been the tomb of Sulayman's mother who would have lived in a remote age. Just my thoughts. Good point though and thanks for watching!

[@starcapture3040]

@@HistorywithCy I thought of that because early Muslims were not known for destroying ancient architectures so if the tomb which is not a temple was thought to be a pagan temple that maybe can tell us about how it changed from what it was to something similar to paganism in the sassined era or maybe dul al quraninin was confused to be Soliman since both are mentioned in the Quran. but the story the the zorestrain saved it by making a lie is far fetched since the Muslims were early comers most likely people of that time had no idea what Islam is. and about these innovations is true, the nebtain ruins they named them by Saleh the prophet although the netains never knew him

[@fordprefect80]

Wow there's not much left of it. Some very busy scavenges at work.

[@CzechsTeaNine]

Tehran ❎ Pasargadae ✅❤️

[@rashnuofthegoldenscales4512]

I prefer the more correctly titled Alexander the Accursed. There was nothing great about that wretched figure.

[@Ugloke]

I dont drink coffee

[@raccoonresident5760]

Well done. But you still don’t get the plot. These guys were of the same lineage. Which is why Alexander asked his tomb to be guarded. Even todays sheiks, kings princes all claim heritage to these guys. Illegitimate children or not. They all were told their heritage. It’s not a joke.

[@54032Zepol]

Why was cyrus the great called the great? I heard it was because he let the jews go from bablyon and rebuilt their jerusalem Temple and the returned jews would write great things about him and thus the great but idk

[@fara8837]

Nope Because he is known as father of the nation , builder of first great empire First ruler who banned slavery in history first ruler who ordered freedom of religion and beliefs and many more laws like this ... He made first statement of Humanrights

[@HistorywithCy]

Not just them but even many classical Greek authors deemed him to be the ideal ruler. He had a reputation for being just, fair and showing mercy to his fallen enemies, among other things. Thanks for watching, appreciate it!

[@alissa6]

@@fara8837 Naram-Sin's empire was bigger than Cyrus'. The size of Naram-Sin's empire wouldn't be surpassed until Darius.

[@fara8837]

@@alissa6 Yes Semetic half Mytological figures 😂 Same as King David and King Soloman That ruled over earth in tales But not more than Kingdom of Israel in reality

[@alissa6]

@@fara8837 First of all there was no kingdom of Israel, the land was called Palestine. Secondly how are you this ignorant of the Akkadians? Naram-Sin's empire stretched from Turkey/Egypt/Cyprus in the west, to the Sindh/central Asia in the east, to the Caucasus in the north. That size wouldn't be surpassed until Darius ca 1750 years later when conquered way more in central Asia, Libya, Russia, Ukraine, Thrace, Macedon and upper east Europe.

[@khalidchamchamaly]

Stop stalling Kurdish culture it’s nothing to do with the Persian