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The Epic of Gilgamesh: Rise of Enkidu

The Ancients

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The Significance of Eruk and the Controversy of Gilgamesh's Existence

Explore the size and importance of Eruk in the epic of Gilgamesh, and how it changed over time due to the shifting course of the River Euphrates. Learn about the belief that cities were the foundation of civilization and the controversy surrounding the historical existence of Gilgamesh.

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