Tides of History Cyrus the Great and the Rise of the Persian Empire
Aug 31, 2023
Explore the rise of the Persian Empire under Cyrus the Great, his conquests and territorial expansion. Learn about the stability and unity of the empire, as well as its negative portrayal in ancient Greek writings. Discover Cyrus's achievements in uniting the Zagros Mountains and Western Iranian Plateau. Delve into his expansion into Eastern Anatolia, conflicts with Assyrians and clashes with Lydia. Finally, learn about the fall of the Babylonian Empire and Cyrus's victory and restoration of the gods' statues.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Rise and Characteristics of the Persian Empire
04:01 • 24min
The Unification of the Zagros Mountains and Western Iranian Plateau
27:35 • 2min
Cyrus the Great's Expansion and Conquests
29:24 • 6min
The Fall of the Babylonian Empire and the Rise of Cyrus the Great
35:50 • 4min