-484 ⟶ Xerxes I Destroys Kingdom of Babel and Removes Statue of Bel

Xerxes I abolishes the Kingdom of Babel and removes the gold...
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⚔️ Cyrus the Great Captures Babylon

Babylon is conquered by Cyrus the Great, defeating Nabonidus.⟶
Cyrus the Great Captures Babylon (-539)
Persian EmpireAchaemenid EmpireCyrus the GreatConquestMilitary HistoryImperialism
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🕍 Return from Babylonian Exile and Second Temple Construction

Return of some Jews from Babylonian exile who build the Second Temple about fifty years after the destruction of the First Temple, from 520 BC–516 BC.⟶
Return from Babylonian Exile and Second Temple Construction (-538)
JudaismExileSecond TempleReligious HistoryJewish HistoryCyrus the GreatPersian Empire
IraqIraqIsraelIsrael

✡️ Jews Return to Jerusalem, Ending Babylonian Captivity

Jews transported to Babylon are allowed to return to Jerusalem, bringing to a close the Babylonian captivity.⟶
Jews Return to Jerusalem, Ending Babylonian Captivity (-537)
Babylonian ExileJewish HistorySecond Temple PeriodReligious FreedomPersian EmpireExileCyrus the Great
IraqIraqIsraelIsraelIranIran

⚔️ Babylonian Revolt Against Persian Rule

Babylon rebels against Persian rule.⟶
Babylonian Revolt Against Persian Rule (-522)
Ancient MesopotamiaRebellionWarfareEmpireAchaemenid EmpireCyrus the GreatPolitical InstabilityMilitary Conflict
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⚔️ Persian Suppression of Babylonian Rebellion

The Babylonian rebellion against Persian rule is suppressed⟶
Persian Suppression of Babylonian Rebellion (-521)
Persian EmpireRebellionMilitary ConflictImperialismAchaemenid DynastyCyrus the Great
IraqIraqIranIran

🏛️ Xerxes I Destroys Kingdom of Babel and Removes Statue of Bel

Xerxes I abolishes the Kingdom of Babel and removes the golden statue of Bel (Marduk, Merodach).⟶
Xerxes I Destroys Kingdom of Babel and Removes Statue of Bel (-484)
Achaemenid EmpireReligious ViolenceXerxes ICyrus the GreatAntiquity
IraqIraqIranIran