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The Old Testament suggests Jews who had been deported to Babylon received similarly favourable treatment: they were allowed to return to Jerusalem and Cyrus supplied them with funding to rebuild the temple there. The construction of Pasargadae (Suggested timings: 1 hour) The scale and design of Cyrus’ buildings in Pasargadae should be analysed in some detail. The archaeological remains of the city and palace offer some clues as to the personality and priorities of Cyrus, and aspects of Persian culture Winged Guardian Genius Archaeological remains of Pasargadae Persian culture Personality and priorities of Cyrus Cyrus death and accession of Cambyses 530 BC (Suggested timings: 1 hour) Herodotus states that an arrogant Cyrus was killed attacking the Messagatae, a Scythian tribe. However, there are many other, very different accounts of Cyrus’ death in existence. It is tempting to speculate that Herodotus chose the version that best fitted his theme of men made arrogant through power risking all they had achieved in an attempt to conquer tough people from tough lands. Xenophon has Cyrus die of old age surrounded by friends and family. It seems that Cyrus did eventually end up in the tomb he prepared in Pasargadae. Cambyses succeeded Cyrus although, according to Xenophon and Ctesias, Cambyses’ brother was appointed satrap of some of the eastern provinces. Herodotus 1.201, 205–206, 208, Xenophon, Cyropaedia 8.7.5–12 Xenophon, Cyropaedia 8.7.11 Ctesias FGrH 688 F 9 Photius §8 The nature of the evidence for Cyrus’ death
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