History of slavery in Iran
- History of slavery in Iran
Iran has not used slavery since the times of the Medes (625 BC – 549 BC) who had a large empire that covered most of the Middle East. They used slaves by burning cities and taking the people who did not submit to them, such as solders in battle. Slaves were later abolished during Iran's "golden age" after Cyrus the Great of Persia united Iran. He abolished slavery and allowed all deported peoples whom were enslaved by former kings to return home. It is said that he freed up to 40,000 Jews. Cylinder of Cyrus the Great containing the Decree on the conquered non-combatant population freeing the Jews for the Babylonians in 539BC. Slaves were used again by the Parthians and later by the far more aggressive Sassanid Empire.
History
Medians
and their arch enemy and one day be crushed by the Persians.
Under the Persians
During the rule of Cyrus the great as said above the Jews were freed from their long rule of Babylonians
references
"herodotus histories"
Xenophon Persian expedition
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