Ancient Iraq: A Captivating Guide to Mesopotamia from the Sumerians and Akkadians through the Assyrians and Persians to the Romans and the Sassanian Empire
Captivating History
The first transportation wheel, the first writing, the first law codes, and the first empires—the innovative ancient Iraqis transformed our world!
The “Cradle of Civilization” brought us the sixty-second minute, the sixty-minute hour, and the twelve-hour day and night. Their brilliant sages predicted solar and lunar eclipses and developed quadratic equations.
Ancient Iraq was undeniably a powerhouse of creativity and stunning achievements. Come explore how the Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Persian, and Greek empires surged to the top, only to crash and burn. This engaging audiobook will guide you through an incredible journey from the earliest civilizations to the fall of the Sassanian Empire in 651 CE.
This audiobook will unpack the following questions and more!
To explore ancient Iraq’s historical legacy, scroll up and click the “add to cart” button!
Duration - 4h 22m.
Author - Captivating History.
Narrator - Jay Herbert.
Published Date - Saturday, 07 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2023 Captivating History ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
The first transportation wheel, the first writing, the first law codes, and the first empires—the innovative ancient Iraqis transformed our world! The “Cradle of Civilization” brought us the sixty-second minute, the sixty-minute hour, and the twelve-hour day and night. Their brilliant sages predicted solar and lunar eclipses and developed quadratic equations. Ancient Iraq was undeniably a powerhouse of creativity and stunning achievements. Come explore how the Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Persian, and Greek empires surged to the top, only to crash and burn. This engaging audiobook will guide you through an incredible journey from the earliest civilizations to the fall of the Sassanian Empire in 651 CE. This audiobook will unpack the following questions and more! To explore ancient Iraq’s historical legacy, scroll up and click the “add to cart” button! Duration - 4h 22m. Author - Captivating History. Narrator - Jay Herbert. Published Date - Saturday, 07 January 2023. Copyright - © 2023 Captivating History ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:18
Introduction
Duration:00:02:56
Chapter 1: The Sumerians: Civilization’s Pioneers
Duration:00:19:19
Chapter 2: The Akkadians: The First Empire
Duration:00:18:32
Chapter 3: The Amorites and the Old Babylonian Empire
Duration:00:15:11
Chapter 4: The Kassite Dynasty
Duration:00:13:55
Chapter 5: The Old Assyrian Empire
Duration:00:12:07
Chapter 6: The Mitanni Kingdom
Duration:00:15:42
Chapter 7: The Middle Assyrian Empire
Duration:00:12:45
Chapter 8: Arameans and Chaldeans
Duration:00:15:59
Chapter 9: The Neo-Assyrian Empire
Duration:00:17:36
Chapter 10: The Neo-Babylonian Empire
Duration:00:17:10
Chapter 11: The Persian Empire
Duration:00:17:52
Chapter 12: Alexander the Great and the Seleucids
Duration:00:18:30
Chapter 13: Parthia and Romans
Duration:00:16:10
Chapter 14: The Sassanian Empire
Duration:00:17:05
Chapter 15: The Sumero-Akkadian Religion
Duration:00:13:35
Chapter 16: Zoroastrianism, Greek Influences, and Christianity
Duration:00:13:15
Conclusion
Duration:00:04:32
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:26