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Tides of History
Mesopotamia at the Dawn of History
Feb 4, 2021
Explore the emergence of civilization in Mesopotamia, including the development of farming and settlement, the geography and landscape transformation, and the birthplace of civilization in the ancient city of Airedu. Compare the development of civilization in Mesopotamia and Egypt, and discover the conditions and environments that led to the development of civilizations during the Ubaid period.
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- Eridu, one of the first cities in the world, served as the source of kingship and the core of Mesopotamian civilization.
- Contrary to popular belief, large-scale irrigation was not the main catalyst for civilization in Mesopotamia, but rather the wetlands and marshes near the rivers.
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The Emergence of Eridu
Eridu, located in Mesopotamia, was one of the first cities in the world. It emerged around 5,800 years ago and became a thriving center with a temple complex at its core. Eridu was seen as the source of kingship, where the gods had originated and where the core institutions of civilization were believed to have begun.
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