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    Ancient Mesopotamia: Life in the Cradle of Civilization

    Documentary

    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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    Created By

    Dr Amanda H. Podany

    Status

    Ended

    Original Name

    Ancient Mesopotamia: Life in the Cradle of Civilization

    First Air Date

    April 26, 2018

    Last Air Date

    April 26, 2018

    Seasons

    1

    Episodes

    24

    Language

    English

    Production Companies

    The Teaching Company

    Networks

    WonderiumThe Great Courses

    S01E24

    End of the Neo-Babylonian Empire

    Finally, arrive at the end of the independence of Mesopotamia with the conquest of the Neo-Babylonian empire by the forces of the powerful Persian king, Cyrus the Great. Witness religious changes that were taking place across the Near East. Mesopotamian culture gradually died out, but it left an incredible legacy.

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