Explore the rise and fall of the Second Göktürk Empire under the leadership of Bilge Khan. This episode dives into the historical events from 552 CE to 745 CE, highlighting key moments such as the prolonged civil war, military campaigns, and strategies against the Chinese Empire. Featuring stunning visuals, original soundtrack, 3D reconstructions, and expert interviews, this documentary brings to light the rich history of the Celestial Turks and their significant impact on the Eurasian Steppe. 00:00:00: Intro00:02:56: Rise of the Göktürks 552–657 CE00:09:51: Downfall & Rebellion 630–681 CE00:18:57: Ilterish, Gatherer of the Turks 681–692 CE00:27:48: Kapgan the Conqueror 692–716 CE00:41:40: Bilge Khan the Wise 716–734 CE00:49:31: End of the Göktürks and Rise of New Turkish States #BilgeKhan #SecondGöktürkEmpire #Turkichistory #EurasianSteppe #AshinaTribe #Göktürks #CelestialTurks #Historicaldocumentary #Militarycampaigns #ChineseEmpire #Kapgan #Ilterish #Turkishhistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices