Videos

A brief introduction to the concept of irrigation and how it helped aid growth and development in Mesopotamia.

This video describes the intricate system of writing in cuneiform script, the first written composition ("The Epic of Gilgamesh"), and the role of scribes in Mesopotamia. Courtesy of Discovery Education

This video is a slideshow of pictures of various artifacts and artworks that detail the visage of ancient Near Eastern women, most of which are royalty. Locations include: Mesopotamia (Sumer and Akkad), Arabia, Phoenicia (Lebanon) and Elam...

This video is a historical simulation of a Mesopotamian city-state. This must be a very early representation as there is not formal Ziggurat.

This is the second video in a series of six which describes the many contributions of the Mesopotamians and various aspects of their civilization.

This video, third in a set of six, presents many Mesopotamian innovations that have altered the world. It also depicts various aspects of Mesopotamian culture.

This is the fourth video in a six-part collection that discusses the many inventions of the Mesopotamians and their various cultural attributes.

This video, fifth in a six part series, details the important innovations and cultural aspects of the Mesopotamians.

This is the final video (in a six-part series) that discusses the various innovations and contributions developed by the Mesopotamians.

This video is the first in a collection of six videos that explain the contributions of the Mesopotamians and discuss various aspects of their civilization.