According to Greek historians Herodotus and Xenophon, the Babylonians felt so secure behind their city’s defenses that on the night of the attack, many were feasting, including the king!
Menurut sejarawan Yunani Herodotus dan Xenofon, orang Babilonia merasa sangat aman di balik pertahanan kota mereka sehingga pada malam penyerangan itu, banyak yang berpesta, termasuk rajanya!