Ancient Mesopotamian History: Babylon, Hammurabi, and the Bronze Age Collapse

This chapter delves into the rich history of Mesopotamia, focusing on ancient events from over 4000 years ago including the founding of Babylon, the reign of Hammurabi, and the Bronze Age collapse. The discussion covers the durability of clay tablets with cuneiform writing, the significance of historical records surviving for millennia, and the influence of ancient empires on regional trade and power dynamics.