The Cyrus Cylinder, discovered in 1879 during a British Museum expedition to Babylon, encapsulates the grandeur and complexities of ancient Persia under the reign of Cyrus the Great. Crafted over two millennia ago, this small barrel-shaped artifact, adorned with cuneiform inscriptions, serves as a tangible link to a pivotal moment in history.  Cyrus the Great – Conqueror or Uber Human Rights Activist?  Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient WritingsNewsHistory & ArchaeologyVideosRead Later