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Irrigation in Mesopotamia
Video by mollylarge

Irrigation in Mesopotamia

A brief introduction to the concept of irrigation and how it helped aid growth and development in Mesopotamia.
Written Language in Mesopotamia
Video by brooklynprospect

Written Language 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
Faces of Ancient Near Eastern Women
Video by El Cid Al-Moussawi

Faces of Ancient Near Eastern Women

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...
Mesopotamian City State Layout
Video by laraclass2012

Mesopotamian City State Layout

This video is a historical simulation of a Mesopotamian city-state. This must be a very early representation as there is not formal Ziggurat.
What The Mesopotamians Did For Us (Part 2)
Video by A55YRlAN

What The Mesopotamians Did For Us (Part 2)

This is the second video in a series of six which describes the many contributions of the Mesopotamians and various aspects of their civilization.
What The Mesopotamians Did For Us (Part 3)
Video by A55YRlAN

What The Mesopotamians Did For Us (Part 3)

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.
What The Mesopotamians Did For Us (Part 4)
Video by A55YRlAN

What The Mesopotamians Did For Us (Part 4)

This is the fourth video in a six-part collection that discusses the many inventions of the Mesopotamians and their various cultural attributes.
What The Mesopotamians Did For Us (Part 5)
Video by A55YRlAN

What The Mesopotamians Did For Us (Part 5)

This video, fifth in a six part series, details the important innovations and cultural aspects of the Mesopotamians.
What The Mesopotamians Did For Us (Part 6)
Video by A55YRlAN

What The Mesopotamians Did For Us (Part 6)

This is the final video (in a six-part series) that discusses the various innovations and contributions developed by the Mesopotamians.
What The Mesopotamians Did For Us (Part 1)
Video by A55YRlAN

What The Mesopotamians Did For Us (Part 1)

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.
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