Which empire conquered Babylon in 539 BC, effectively ending the Neo-Babylonian period mentioned in the Bible?
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Correct answer: The Medo-Persian Empire
Cyrus the Great led the Medo-Persian forces to capture Babylon. This transition of power led to the decree allowing the Jewish exiles to return to their homeland.
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