The author's intended audience for the Cyrus Cylinder is not explicitly mentioned, as the original artifact does not come with a specific statement regarding its audience. However, it is generally understood to have been written for the people of Babylon and its surrounding regions during the reign of Cyrus the Great. Additionally, the proclamation of religious freedom and restoration of temples in the text suggests that it was intended to assure and gain the support of local Babylonians and other subject populations.
