The Mysterious Death of Cyrus the Great & the Fall of Cambyses | Episode 3 – Achaemenid Empire

Episode 3 of our Achaemenid Empire documentary series takes you deep into one of the most mysterious and dramatic moments in ancient Persian history.

💥 Discover the suspicious death of Cyrus the Great, the legendary founder of the Achaemenid Empire.
⚔️ Witness the rise and fall of Cambyses II, his ambitious son who conquered Egypt but ultimately triggered internal chaos.
🕵️‍♂️ Learn about the shadowy figure of the False Bardiya who claimed the throne during Cambyses' absence.
👑 And prepare for the arrival of Darius the Great, the king who would rebuild and elevate the empire to its golden age.

Whether you're passionate about ancient Persia, empires, or political intrigue, this episode is packed with cinematic visuals, historical storytelling, and untold secrets from 2500 years ago.

🔗 If you haven't watched Episodes 1 and 2 yet, we recommend starting with them first!
📽️ Episode 1 of the Achaemenid Empire Documentary
🎬 “The Rise of Cyrus: From Persian Prince to Founder of an Empire”
👈🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vlu562nYhU&list=PL8Nkpq02lAJLm3Q1AHIQDKw4AXW1d-iXF&index=4

📽️ Episode 2 of the Achaemenid Empire Documentary
🎬 “Cyrus the Great: From Babylon to the Shores of the Mediterranean”
👈🏻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2koComCY4Bs&list=PL8Nkpq02lAJLm3Q1AHIQDKw4AXW1d-iXF&index=2

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⏳ Video Timestamps:

📌 00:00 – Introduction

📌 00:55 – The Death of Cyrus: The End of a Glorious Era

📌 03:57 – Cambyses’ Succession and Ambition in Egypt

📌 06:50 – From Power to Collapse: Cambyses and the Rebellions

📌 09:40 – Summary and Conclusion
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What do YOU think really happened to Cyrus and Cambyses?

🔗 Don’t miss the next episode! Watch Episode 4 of the Achaemenid Empire Documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfOzPXQBo9k&list=PL8Nkpq02lAJLm3Q1AHIQDKw4AXW1d-iXF&index=5&pp=gAQBiAQB

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