HEADLINE NEWS: THE PERSIAN FORCES ENTER BABYLON IN TRIUMPH! LONG LIVE THE PERSIAN EMPIRE! In October 539 BC, His Majesty Cyrus II captured the great city of Babylon establishing the first World Empire. Our reporter was there and sent us this report. The 200,000 residents of Babylon woke up this morning to find the Persian forces in their city. There has been no resistance to King Cyrus's army. The Babylonians are rejoicing that their much-hated king, Nabonidus, has fled the city. His Majesty King Cyrus has ordered his army to respect the Babylonian temples and palaces and not to destroy anything. The army has strict orders not to kill the women, children, priests, or doctors. King Cyrus has just entered the city with much celebration. He has immediately gone to the temple of Marduk, the great Babylonian god, to pay his respects. He has also met with the Babylonian high priests and other dignitaries. The capture of Babylon is indeed the beginning of a new era. |
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AN INTERVIEW WITH A JEWSIH LEADER IN BABYLON The Persian Times has discovered that His Majesty King Cyrus II has had a meeting with the exiled Jewish community in Babylon. We have interviewed one of the Jewish representatives to find more. Q: What was the purpose of this meeting? A: We wanted to meet with His Majesty to ask him to grant us permission to go back to Jerusalem to rebuild our temple. Q: What did King Cyrus say? He was very sympathetic. He agreed that we should build the temple. He has given us permission and the necessary funds to build the temple. We are also allowed to take back the treasures stolen by Neb..?. How did you find King Cyrus? His Majesty is very kind and understanding man. I believe he is the anointed one. We believe he is here to save us all. |
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LUXURY GARDEN ON SALE Located near Pasargade. Suitable for a member of the nobility or a wealthy merchant.
Lots of shady trees: the cypress, the elm, plane trees and date palms. Many different flowers: roses, irises, and lilies. Several large shady pavilions perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Water fountains and pools. For your hunting pleasures, the garden has a hunting park. The wild animals include lions, boars, tigers, and gazelles. The garden has also a bird sanctuary with many exotic birds like ostriches and peacocks (recently imported from India). By Appointment only. Box no. 714 |
NOW HIRING A potter needs a boy to work in his pottery shop as an assistant. No experience needed. 12-hour shift is available. Monthly wage: 15 liter of barley flour with wine. Potters' Market, Second shop, Susa |
BEST SEALS IN THE LAND! Need to sign a contract? Making a will? Want to protect your merchandise? Use a cylinder or stamp seal to identify yourself. We make the best seals from ivory, stone, bone, or glass. Come order yours today. Main Street, Pasargade |
SPICE IT UP! Is your husband tired of your tasteless food? Don't Worry! The Persian Times's food editor gives you these useful tips to flavor your next sumptuous dinner. I recommend using different spices to flavor your food. Today in 500 BC, we use many different spices such as salt, black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, saffron and more. Some of these spices are imported to Persia from India and Mesopotamia. They are delicious and believe me they make a difference! Flavor your food with the help of the vegetable preserves. To make preserves just put your favorite vegetable or fruit in wine vinegar and salt and leave it in the dark. You'll have a nice preserve in no time. My last recommendation is to use lemon juice. This exotic fruit has recently come to us from China. It has a zesty flavor, and its juice is perfect in stews. If you can't afford lemon, then use our own home- grown citrus fruit, narang. Happy Cooking! |
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We Persians wear much jewelry as the sign of power and prestige. Read these useful tips to learn how to properly wear your jewels.
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Never leave home without wearing a beautiful gold torque. Not even in battlefield!
*Some of the place names in our newspaper are the names we use today. The ancient People would have used different names.
** BC means "before Christ." The ancient people didn't count time in this way.
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