Cyrus the Great From Babylon to the Mediterranean | Episode 2 – Achaemenid Empire Documentary

🏛️ Cyrus the Great: From Babylon to the Mediterranean – Episode 2 of the Achaemenid Empire Documentary 🏛️

After his victories over the Medes and Lydians, Cyrus set his sights on one of the most legendary conquests in history: Babylon!
But unlike many rulers before him, he took the city without bloodshed, using brilliant strategy and diplomacy. Yet, this was just the beginning...

In this episode of the Achaemenid Empire Documentary, we follow Cyrus’s journey after the conquest of Babylon, as he expanded westward and reached the Mediterranean shores. From his governance system to the formation of one of the greatest empires in history, we explore it all in this video!

🔗 Haven’t watched Episode 1 yet? We recommend starting from the beginning! Watch Episode 1 of the Achaemenid Empire Documentary, titled "The Rise of Cyrus: From Persian Prince to Empire Builder" here:
👉 https://youtu.be/_vlu562nYhU

📜 What you will see in this episode:
✅ How did Cyrus conquer Babylon without war?
✅ The Cyrus Cylinder – The first declaration of human rights!
✅ The administrative system of Cyrus – How did he govern his vast empire?
✅ The expansion westward – Cyrus’s journey to the Mediterranean and the impact of his rule

⏳ Timestamp – Cyrus the Great: From Babylon to the Mediterranean | Episode 2 – Achaemenid Empire Documentary
📌 00:00 – Introduction & Overview
🏛️ Recap of the previous episode and the beginning of Cyrus’s new conquests

📌 01:39 – The Conquest of Lydia & the Defeat of Croesus
⚔️ Battle against Croesus, strategic maneuvers, and the fall of Lydia

📌 04:34 – The Conquest of Babylon & The Cyrus Cylinder
📜 Cyrus’s brilliant strategy to take Babylon without war and the issuance of the first declaration of human rights

📌 07:12 – Administration & Policies of Cyrus the Great
🏛️ How Cyrus governed the Achaemenid Empire, the satrapy system, and his administrative reforms

📌 09:01 – Conclusion & Legacy
🔎 The historical impact of Cyrus’s conquests and the long-lasting influence of the Achaemenid Empire

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