THE ASSYRIAN EMPIRE: THE UNTOLD STORY

It was the first superpower in history. A formidable empire that stretched its power from the Mediterranean to the frontiers of Iran, from the high plateaus of Anatolia to the lands of Egypt. For centuries, our understanding of Assyria was confined to the unflattering portrayals handed down through Biblical accounts. In the mid-19^th century, the discovery of the colossal ruins of its ancient capitals hinted at an unexpected civilization…

Who were the Assyrians really? And how did they build, from Assur – a modest city-state of humble beginnings – one of the most powerful and feared empires of the ancient world, ruled by a dynasty of warrior-kings? Today, teams of archaeologists from around the world are conducting an unprecedented investigation to unlock the mysteries of this ancient civilization. In the course of their research, another truth emerges: that of a hinterland shaped by a monumental system of waterworks, where canals and aqueducts made water the secret weapon of the Assyrian cities.

With exclusive access to the excavations, and through AI-generated historical reconstructions, this documentary sets out to uncover the little-known story of one of the greatest empires in Ancient Mesopotamia.