Battle of Thymbra

In a sweeping conquest, Cyrus the Great wrested control of Lydia's vast treasures, stripping Babylon of a crucial ally. His military genius is birthed in this battle. His resounding victory paved the way for Cyrus to boldly challenge and ultimately seize the Neo-Babylonian throne, heralding the dawn of the mighty Persian Empire. Thymbra. 546 B.C. Persian: ~ 50,000 Lydian: Unknown but commonly believed to be numerically superior to the Persian numbers. Support the show Social Media: www.Hi...