DW World History
DW World History provides the most detailed productions on the ancient civilizations throughout the world. Each series takes viewers through the timeline of World History, one civilization at a time. Together we explore the rise and fall of of the great empires and reveal how men and women shaped the world we know today. Detailed Maps, Study Guides, Publication & Documentary Reviews and Podcasts are available on our website.
DW World History
DW | Ancient Babylon - 03 - Early Dynastic Period
In the last episode we covered the fourth millennium, roughly between 3500-3000 B.C. with the origins of the city-state. We begin this episode with a focus on Babylonia during the Early Dynastic Period, from 2900-2350 B.C.
CONTENTS
00:00 - Intro
01:29 - 3.1 - Political Developments in Southern Mesopotamia
06:22 - 3.2 - The Sumerian King List
08:52 - 3.3 - The Umma-Lagash Border Conflict
13:19 - 3.4 - Writing and Language
15:10 - 3.5 - Northern Mesopotamia
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