With this event, the Neo-Babylonian Empire came to an end, and Mesopotamia joined the expanding Achaemenid dominion. Cyrus's taking of the city without subjecting it to great destruction, and his granting exiled peoples permission to return, are noted in contemporary sources. The conquest became a turning point in the consolidation of Persian power in the Near East.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Persian Conquest of Babylon?
- The Persian conquest of Babylon took place with the capture of the ancient city of Babylon by the armies of Cyrus the Great.
- When did Persian Conquest of Babylon happen?
- 539 BCE