Babylon - The Mega Capital Of The Persian Empire

In 539 BC, Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon, bringing one of the ancient world’s most magnificent cities under Persian rule. But Babylon was far more than a conquered city. It became one of the five capitals of the Persian Empire, and its ancient traditions would leave a lasting mark on Persia. From Nebuchadnezzar’s monumental building program and the Ishtar Gate, to the Cyrus Cylinder and the glazed brick art at Susa, this documentary explores the 2-way relationship betw