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Piece proclaims political turning point
The Cyrus Cylinder is one of the most important pieces of pottery in history. The writing on it proclaims a different style of ruling -- one that says, "This is an empire that is going to recognize different diversity, honor separate traditions, and somehow hold it together," said Neil McGregor, director of the British Museum.
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Piece proclaims political turning point
The Cyrus Cylinder is one of the most important pieces of pottery in history. The writing on it proclaims a different style of ruling -- one that says, "This is an empire that is going to recognize different diversity, honor separate traditions, and somehow hold it together," said Neil McGregor, director of the British Museum.
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