Ancient Mesopotamia: A Captivating Introduction to the Rise and Fall of Mesopotamian Civilizations and Empires
Captivating History
Did you know that the first early battery and diving apparatus were invented in ancient Mesopotamia?
The land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers is called the “cradle of civilization,” and for good reason! Although Mesopotamia’s first civilization, Sumer, developed parallel with those of Egypt and nearby Elam, it was a place of many firsts for humanity. Some of them are well known, such as the wheel and the writing script. But it was the ancient Mesopotamians who first came up with the concept of time, the mathematical sexagesimal system, and a calendar with twelve months. It is all these inventions and ideas that set Mesopotamia apart from other civilizations that developed at approximately the same time.
There are so many interesting facts about the history and life of the people in Mesopotamia. By listening to this audiobook, you will find out:
Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button today to learn more about this incredible time in history!
Duration - 5h 17m.
Author - Captivating History.
Narrator - Jay Herbert.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2022 Captivating History ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Did you know that the first early battery and diving apparatus were invented in ancient Mesopotamia? The land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers is called the “cradle of civilization,” and for good reason! Although Mesopotamia’s first civilization, Sumer, developed parallel with those of Egypt and nearby Elam, it was a place of many firsts for humanity. Some of them are well known, such as the wheel and the writing script. But it was the ancient Mesopotamians who first came up with the concept of time, the mathematical sexagesimal system, and a calendar with twelve months. It is all these inventions and ideas that set Mesopotamia apart from other civilizations that developed at approximately the same time. There are so many interesting facts about the history and life of the people in Mesopotamia. By listening to this audiobook, you will find out: Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button today to learn more about this incredible time in history! Duration - 5h 17m. Author - Captivating History. Narrator - Jay Herbert. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2022 Captivating History ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:14
Introduction
Duration:00:06:30
Chapter 1 – A Land between the Rivers
Duration:00:21:33
Chapter 2 – Early Sumer
Duration:00:41:05
Chapter 3 – The Akkadian Empire
Duration:00:26:57
Chapter 4 – The Third Dynasty of Ur
Duration:00:16:23
Chapter 5 – The Old Babylonian Empire
Duration:00:39:57
Chapter 6 – The Rise of Assyria
Duration:00:41:51
Chapter 7 – Assyrian Supremacy
Duration:00:49:47
Chapter 8 – The Neo-Babylonian Empire
Duration:00:49:03
Chapter 9 – The Social and Cultural Legacy of the Mesopotamian Empires
Duration:00:17:39
Conclusion
Duration:00:06:16
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:21