Friday, February 17, 2012

Engineering an Empire - The Persians - Part 1of5

Engineering an Empire - The Persians - Part 1of5 Video Clips. Duration : 10.02 Mins.


The Persian Empire was one of the most mysterious civilizations in the ancient world. Persia became an empire under the Cyrus the Great, who created a policy of religious and cultural tolerance that became the hallmark of Persian rule. Engineering feats include an innovative system of water management; a cross-continent paved roadway stretching 1500 miles; a canal linking the Nile to the Red Sea; and the creation of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Mausoleum of Maussollos. The rivalry between Persia and Athens led to a 30-year war known as the Persian Wars, the outcome of which helped create the world we live in today. Peter Weller hosts.

Keywords: Engineering, an, Empire, The, Persians, Cyrus, Daryus, Xerxes, Spart, Spartans, 300, Iran, Iranian, Kings, Hakhamaneshi, Akamanchi

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