The Cyrus Cylinder: A Timeless Message of Tolerance from Ancient Persia
In a remarkable moment for global heritage, UNESCO officially recognized the Cyrus Cylinder on 6 November 2024 during its 43rd General Conference in Samarkand as one of the world’s earliest charters of human rights. This ancient clay cylinder, created over 2,500 years ago by Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Persian Empire, continues to […]