2600 Years of History in One Object Neil MacGregor

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A clay cylinder covered in Akkadian cuneiform script, damaged and broken, the Cyrus Cylinder is a powerful symbol of religious tolerance and multi-culturalism. In this enthralling talk Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, traces 2600 years of Middle Eastern history through this single object.

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This talk was presented at an official TED conference, and was featured by TED editors on ted.com home page.

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