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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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
The Background of Mesopotamian Civilization
05:52 • 3min
Settlement and Way of Life in Neolithic Umm Dabagia and the Significance of Mesopotamia
09:17 • 5min
Geography and Landscape Transformation
14:41 • 11min
Emergence of Civilization in Mesopotamia's Wetlands
25:37 • 6min
Airedu: Birthplace of Civilization
31:18 • 10min
Emergence of Civilization: Mesopotamia vs. Egypt
41:18 • 2min