13. The Assyrians - Empire of Iron
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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A Brief History of Assyria
The tigris was a fast flowing river, much faster than the euphrates. Traders would often make the journey back by road, accompanied by caravans of donkeys. The roads were often dangerous and although soldiers would patrol them, banditry was extreme common. One letter from a local governor shows his frustration with the lack of response to the bandit problem. Tell sin idinam sili is on BBC2 tonight at 9pm.
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