How Persia Became the World’s First Superpower

Описание: More than 2,500 years ago, a powerful empire rose from the lands of ancient Persia and changed the course of history forever.

In this cinematic documentary, discover how Cyrus the Great built one of the largest empires the world had ever seen. From the unification of Persia to the conquest of mighty cities like Babylon, the Persian Empire rapidly expanded across three continents.

Learn how powerful kings like Darius I created an advanced system of governance, built the famous Royal Road, and ruled millions of people across vast lands. Witness the legendary army of the Immortals, and the epic conflicts between Persia and the Greek city-states during battles like the Battle of Thermopylae.

At its height, the Achaemenid Empire became one of the most powerful civilizations of the ancient world — ruling over nearly half of the world's population.

This is the story of how Persia became the world’s first superpower.