Palisades in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
First Declaration of Human Rights by Cyrus the Great
Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 29, 2022
1. First Declaration of Human Rights by Cyrus the Great Marker
Inscribed in cuneiform on a clay cylinder discovered in 1879, now on display in the British museum.
Cyrus the Great (585-529 BC) the Iranian Emperor defined the First Declaration of Human Rights on this cylinder. Cyrus is admired more as a liberator than a conqueror of his vast empire because of his repsect for human rights and the humane treatment of those he ruled. He is "anointed" in the Bible (Is 45:4-15). Professor Richard Frye of Harvard University said; "Surely, the concept of One World, the fusion of Peoples and Cultures into oneness was one of his important legacies". The following from this ancient cylinder are a rendition of the spirit of his message in modern English:
1. I declare that I will respect the traditions, customs and religion of the many nations of my empire and never let any of my governors to look down or insult the inhabitants of my nations.
2. I hereby abolish slavery; my governors are ordered to prohibit exchanging men and women as slaves within their ruling domains. Such a tradition should be exterminated the world over.
3. If anyone oppresses others, should it happen, I will take his/her right back and penalize the oppressors.
4. Today I declare the Freedom of Religion. All are free to choose any religion, live in all regions and
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These proclamations ring true today in our times as they did in 535 BC
Erected by House of Iran.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 32° 43.746′ N, 117° 9.093′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Palisades. It can be reached from Pan American West Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2176 Pan American W Road, San Diego CA 92101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Agoston Haraszthy (within shouting distance of this marker); L/CPL Kenneth J. Haywood U.S.M.C. (within shouting distance of this marker); Spreckels Organ and Pavilion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Balboa Park Club (about 600 feet away); The History of the Japanese Friendship Garden (about 600 feet away); Alcazar Garden (about 800 feet away); House of Charm (about 800 feet away); House of Hospitality (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.
Also see . . . Cyrus Cylinder (Wikipedia).
Overview: The Cyrus Cylinder(Submitted on August 13, 2023.)is an ancient clay cylinder, now broken into several pieces, on which is written a Achaemenid royal inscription in Akkadian cuneiform script in the name of Persian king Cyrus the Great.[2][3] It dates from the 6th century BC and was discovered in the ruins of the ancient Mesopotamian city of Babylon (now in modern Iraq) in 1879.[2] It is currently in the possession of the British Museum, which sponsored the expedition that discovered the cylinder. It was created and used as a foundation deposit following the Persian conquest of Babylon in 539 BC, when the Neo-Babylonian Empire was invaded by Cyrus and incorporated into his Persian Empire.Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 17, 20192. First Declaration of Human Rights by Cyrus the Great Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 17, 2019
3. First Declaration of Human Rights by Cyrus the Great Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 1,287 times since then and 259 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
