Ancient Mesopotamia: Life in the Cradle of Civilization
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Ancient Mesopotamia: Life in the Cradle of Civilization

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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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

Wonderium

End of the Neo-Babylonian Empire
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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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