Pasargadae
city · Exilic · OT Testament
First capital of the Persian Empire and tomb of Cyrus the Great, whom Isaiah called God's 'anointed' (messiah). Cyrus freed the Jews from Babylonian exile
Details
| Type | city |
| Modern Name | Pasargadae (ruins) |
| Modern Country | Iran |
| Era | Exilic |
| Testament | OT |
| Coordinates | 30.1941, 53.1669 |
Key Events
- Cyrus the Great's capital and tomb, Persian Empire founded here
Key People
Scripture References
Isa 44:28, Isa 45:1, 2 Chr 36:22-23, Ezra 1:1-4
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