CYRUS THE GREAT

THE LIFE OF CYRUS

• Cyrus was a military genius, he led an army from victory to victory between 550 to 539 BC.
• People's greatest memories of Cyrus was his kindness while governing, especially the armies whom he defeated.
• He was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire

THE LIFE OF CYRUS

• Cyrus built his empire by conquering the Median Empire, Lydian Empire, and the Neo-Babylonian Empire
• Cyrus respected the customs and religions of the lands he conquered
• Well recongnized for his achievements in human rights, politics, and military strategy

THE LIFE CYRUS

• The name Cyrus means sun-like
• It is not known what religion Cyrus practiced, but it's believed he followed the guidance of the Magians
• Cyrus died battling nomadic invadors in 530 AD