This program examines the history of Iran's civilization over three thousand years, from the beginnings of the ancient Elamite and Mede kingdoms to Cyrus' establishment of the first trans-Asia-African-European Persian empire, through the glory of the Sasanian dynasty and its Islamic transformation, the Safavid dynasty's establishment of Shia identity, and then to modern changes and the formation of a modern country. The program focuses on the rise and fall of empires, the integration of civilizations, and religious and national identity to interpret the resilience and uniqueness of Persian civilization. It shows how this plateau continued to influence the world's civilization code through conquest and rebirth, and will help you understand Iran's past and present lives.
