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Episode Five

Episode 5 of 6

In this episode Dr Sam Willis continues his journey to Iran. Sam begins in the legendary city of Persepolis - the heart of the first Persian Empire.

In this episode Dr Sam Willis continues his journey to Iran. Sam begins in the legendary city of Persepolis - the heart of the first Persian Empire. Following an ancient caravan route through Persia's deserts, he visits a Zoroastrian temple where a holy fire has burned for 1,500 years, and Esfahan, one of the Silk Road's architectural jewels.

23 minutes

Last on

Thu 10 Sep 202013:30GMT
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PresenterSam Willis
Series ProducerRichard Downes
DirectorRichard Downes
Assistant ProducerJon Morrice
Executive ProducerMike Smith

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