History of the World podcast Vol 2 Ep 1 - Early Dynastic Mesopotamia ( Sumerians )
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Jan 27, 2019 AI Snips
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Early Sumerian Writings
- Early Sumerian writings reveal their spiritual beliefs and the origins of Sumer.
- These writings, like the Sumerian King List, offer a glimpse into their history beyond archaeological evidence.
Gilgamesh and Genesis
- The Epic of Gilgamesh, potentially the oldest written story, shares striking similarities with the biblical flood story in Genesis.
- This suggests potential connections between Sumerian cuneiform writings and the Hebrew Bible.
Deciphering Cuneiform
- Modern scholars deciphered cuneiform, the ancient writing of Mesopotamia, to understand Sumerian texts.
- This deciphering provides insights into Sumerian society, mythology, and spirituality.