Ancient Mesopotamia: Life in the Cradle of Civilization

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24 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired April 26, 2018

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.

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The Late Bronze Age and the End of Peace

Season 1 - Episode 19 - 0h 0m

Air Date

April 26, 2018

Overview

This dramatic installment details the end of a period of peace and stability between great powers, as a result of possible natural disasters, attacks on cities, and movements of the mysterious Sea Peoples. The era that followed was one of smaller kingdoms that left few written records.