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Neil MacGregor: 2600 years of history in one object

Started by history_geek, February 20, 2012, 06:21:08 PM

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February 20, 2012, 06:21:08 PM
QuoteA clay cylinder covered in Akkadian cuneiform script, damaged and broken, the Cyrus Cylinder is a powerful symbol of religious tolerance and multi-culturalism. In this enthralling talk Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, traces 2600 years of Middle Eastern history through this single object.

Neil MacGregor: 2600 years of history in one object

Hats off to Cyrus II the Great. Lessons that the current supposed monotheistic religions would be wise to learn...
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