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Exploring the Rise and Decline of Sumer: Birthplace of Civilization
Our World History
2 hours 37 minutes
1 year ago
Exploring the Rise and Decline of Sumer: Birthplace of Civilization
This episode presents an in-depth historical exploration of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations, focusing on the rise and decline of Sumer, Akkad, and Babylon. Discover the pivotal events, significant figures, and cultural contributions that shaped early human history. Key topics include the betrayal of King Ibbi-Sin by his general Ishbi-Erra, the Elamite and Amorite invasions, and the establishment of the Babylonian Empire. Learn about the influence of Mesopotamian civilization on modern society, from warfare among city-states to the emergence of dominant cities like Kish and Erech. Explore the tales of Gilgamesh, Lugalannemundu's unification efforts, and Sargon the Great's empire. Delve into the region's architectural and cultural achievements, such as temples, ziggurats, and palaces, and their religious significance. The discussion also highlights Mesopotamia's profound impact on Western civilization, legal traditions, and cultural narratives.
00:00: Introduction01:27: War and conflicts in Ancient Mesopotamia19:18: The fall of Ur22:32: The Cradle of Civilization43:49: Philosophy of History - Civilization begins55:59: Sumerian Mythology01:38:10: Kingship, Sumerian religion and temples02:02:28: The legacy of Ancient Mesopotamia
#Sumer #Mesopotamia #Akkad #Babylon #Ibbi-Sin #Ishbi-Erra #Elamites #Amorites #BabylonianEmpire #Gilgamesh #SargontheGreat #EpicofGilgamesh #Ur-Nammu #cuneiform #ziggurat #Mesopotamianreligion #Westerncivilization
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Our World History
Our World History is a channel dedicated to human history and the dissemination of knowledge and information. Here you can listen to history, archaeology, mythology, philosophy, and other areas of human knowledge. The channel is produced by Lucas M. Kern, a Brazilian librarian passionate about information dissemination. Subscribe!
