Ancient megacity

Persepolis: Delusion of Greatness (1x2)

Air date: Apr 18, 2024

Persepolis: an ancient metropolis that becomes a myth. In the 6th century BC, the king of the Persian Empire, Darius I, began building this royal city in present-day Iran. Darius designed majestic palaces. A sophisticated irrigation system transformed the area surrounding Persepolis into a fertile oasis—a wonder of the ancient world. How could Alexander the Great bring down such a powerful city?