Peyvast

Documentaries

Engineering An Empire: The Persians originally Aired on Monday, December 4, 2006 on the History Channel. Here is an extract: 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. You can watch this documentary on youtube:

• Part 1
• Part 2
• Part 3
• Part 4
• Part 5

Animation

Several projects have attempted to create a virtual reconstruction of Persepolis.

You can check out some 3D animated reconstructions of Persepolis at 3DParse.com :

• Clips

You can also check out another attempt at Persepolis3D.com by visiting the Gallery over there. Yet another virtual Persepolis project is Persepolis Recreated. You can check out a couple of amazing clips from this project here:

• Clip 1
• Clip 2

A short clip with a mix of 3D and live action shots of Persepolis is also available for download here.

News Stories

Check out this Channel 4 story about the “Forgotten Empire” exhibition in England, an exhibition displaying numerous items from the Persian Empire.