The main reason was Cyrus was the hero of the time due to his bravery, humanity and brilliance. Other reasons include: * No other “barbarian” was portrayed with good image by Greek writers like Cyrus. read more
The main reason was Cyrus was the hero of the time due to his bravery, humanity and brilliance. Other reasons include: * No other “barbarian” was portrayed with good image by Greek writers like Cyrus. read more
Alexander and the tomb of Cyrus. In January or February 324, Alexander reached the old religious capital of Persia, Pasargadae. Here, he visited the tomb of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid empire, who had lived two centuries before. read more
Alexander the Great is feted in Western history books but his legacy looks very different from a Persian perspective, writes Prof Ali Ansari. Alexander the Great is feted in Western history books but his legacy looks very different from a Persian perspective, writes Prof Ali Ansari. read more