“ When Cyrus set his sights on Babylon it was already the most venerable of Middle Eastern cities ​ — perhaps of all cities in the world, ” states the book Ancient World Leaders — ​ Cyrus the Great.
” Tatkala Kores mengincar Babilon, kota itu telah menjadi kota paling tersohor di antara kota - kota di Timur Tengah ​ — mungkin dari semua kota di dunia, ” kata buku Ancient World Leaders — ​ Cyrus the Great.