Ancient Mesopotamia: Life in the Cradle of Civilization
tv show
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24 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired April 26, 2018
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Overview
Explore Mesopotamia, a civilization that flourished for more than 3,000 years. Mesopotamians built the first complex urban societies; developed writing, literature, and law; and united vast regions through warfare and diplomacy. However, much still remains to be discovered about this fascinating region.
Migrants and Old Assyrian Merchants
Season 1 - Episode 12 - 1h 30m
Air Date
April 26, 2018
Overview
An influx of immigrants greatly enriched the Mesopotamian region, and we see other issues that have echoes in today's world. This was a time of frequent warfare but also of increased literacy and private enterprise. Join merchants on their 800-mile caravans as they delivered tin and textiles in exchange for silver.