Cities of the Ancient World

tv show

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24 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired August 29, 2014

Overview

People live in a world of cities; reflecting on ancient models of the city as a human phenomenon offers important lessons about today's culture; an opportunity to survey the breadth of the ancient world through the context of its urban development.

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Çatalhöyük—First Experiment in Urban Living

Season 1 - Episode 2 - 0h 0m

Air Date

August 29, 2014

Overview

Imagine a city with no streets, no public buildings, and no common spaces. Built in layers on a small mound, the world’s first city offers an intriguing window into life in the Neolithic era. Explore the remains of Çatalhöyük’s family housing, murals, and religious shrines.