Ancient Persian Civilization Explained – The Rise, Fall & Legacy | History

Описание: Ancient Persia was one of the longest-lasting and most influential civilizations in human history. In this video, you’ll explore the complete story of the Ancient Persian Civilization, explained in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-understand way.

From the earliest human settlements in Iran to the rise of powerful empires like the Achaemenids, Parthians, and Sassanians, this video shows how Persia ruled vast lands, respected different cultures, defeated mighty enemies, and shaped the world we live in today.

00:00 – Introduction to Ancient Persia
00:08 – Earliest human life in Iran
00:16 – Hunter-gatherers and early settlements
00:41 – Elam: Persia before the empire
01:00 – The Medes and early power
01:25 – Birth of the Achaemenid Empire
01:52 – Cyrus the Great rises
02:35 – How Persia ruled with tolerance
03:15 – The Cyrus Cylinder explained
03:55 – Roads, satraps, and governance
04:40 – Darius I and empire expansion
05:25 – Wars with Greece
06:05 – Fall of the Achaemenids
06:40 – Greek rule and the Seleucids
07:15 – Rise of the Parthian Empire
08:00 – Parthians vs Rome
08:45 – Decline of Parthia
09:00 – Rise of the Sassanian Empire
09:35 – Shapur I and Roman defeat
10:05 – Persia’s lasting legacy