October 29 The Day of Cyrus the Great

The concept of humanity and the respect for human rights on a global scale gained far greater attention following the peaceful entry of Cyrus the Great into Babylon. After the peaceful conquest of the city, profound changes occurred across the world. Cyrus the Great’s role in preserving the Iranian world is also significant, as the conquest of Babylon took place only after the Babylonians initiated war against the Persians.