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The Kings of Kings: Cyrus, Darius, and the Rise & Fall of Persia

[Video Hook] They ruled over 40% of the world's population. They invented the first bill of human rights, the postal system, and the concept of a "World Empire." Yet, history often remembers them only as the villains in Greek stories. Who were the real Persians? [About This Video] This documentary uncovers the true story of the Achaemenid Persian Empire. We begin with Cyrus the Great, the visionary leader who conquered Babylon not with cruelty, but with tolerance—freeing the Jews and respecting local customs. We then explore the Golden Age under Darius the Great, who built the Royal Road, the magnificent city of Persepolis, and the complex Satrap system. But no empire lasts forever. We trace the empire's decline through the Greco-Persian Wars (Marathon, Thermopylae) and witness its dramatic, fiery end at the hands of Alexander the Great. [Key Topics Covered] 🦁 The Rise: Cyrus the Great and the conquest of Lydia & Babylon. 📜 The Innovation: The Cyrus Cylinder and the policy of religious tolerance. 👑 The Golden Age: Darius I, the Immortals, and the Royal Road. ⚔️ The Conflict: Xerxes, the burning of Athens, and the Battle of Salamis. 🔥 The Fall: Darius III vs. Alexander the Great and the destruction of Persepolis. 00:00 Introduction: The First World Empire 02:56 Context: The Fall of Babylon & The Medes 08:23 The Rise of Cyrus the Great & The Cyrus Cylinder 12:14 Cambyses & The Crisis of Succession 13:13 Darius the Great: Satraps, Roads, and Money 16:29 The Greco-Persian Wars (Marathon to Salamis) 21:11 The Fall: Alexander the Great vs. Darius III 23:06 The Burning of Persepolis 24:39 Legacy: How Persia Shaped Religion & Governance 31:25 Historical Lessons: Tolerance vs. Overreach #PersianEmpire #AncientHistory #CyrusTheGreat #AlexanderTheGreat #Achaemenid #Documentary #WorldHistory #Persepolis