Death anniversary of Cyrus the Great, father of Iran and founder of the first world empire.
530 BCE
Fun Facts
Cyrus was killed in battle against the Massagetae in Central Asia. Herodotus recorded several accounts of his death. His body was returned to Pasargadae and buried in a simple tomb. Alexander visited Cyrus's tomb after conquering Persia.
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