Land Between Rivers - Mesopotamian And Sumerian Civilisation

Mesopotamian History - Babylon, Sumer and Akkad. Understanding the inventions and contributions modern day Iraq made

What you'll learn

Understand why Mesopotamia is important to civilisation.

Understand the importance of Sumer and why it is considered the "Cradle of civilisation".

Become familiar with the empires that formed Mesopotamia's history.

Appreciate the many inventions and innovations the Sumerians developed during their time, that are still in use today.

Be introduced to the art and architecture throughout the history of Mesopotamia.

Understand the role of religion and the primary deities of Sumer and other Mesopotamian cultures.

Become familiar with the first writing system in the world - cuneiform.

Be aware of the major literature works Mesopotamia produced.

Comprehend the contribution the Akkadians, Assyrians and Babylonians made to the world.

Be introduced to the powerful rulers of Mesopotamia such as Sargon the Akkad, King Assurnarsipal, King Hammurabi and King Nebuchadnezzar II.

Gain knowledge about some of the most important Mesopotamian art and cultural artefacts, including the library at Nineveh, Babylon's Ishtar Gate and the Hanging

Understand what happened to the Mesopotamian civilisation in the end.

Requirements

no skills required. Just an open mind and interest to learn from the past.

Description

MesopotamiaIt was a place that was so technically sophisticated as much as 4,000 years ago that some of the inventions that came from there, like the wheel and the zodiac, are still in use today. The first civilisation it produced, Sumer, is also the first civilization in the world. Mesopotamia was an ancient country that occupied present-day Iraq.You may find out just how advanced these ancient humans were by taking this course in Sumerian and Mesopotamian Civilizations study. You will learn about their extraordinary understanding of irrigation and agriculture, how they created sophisticated urban cultures, and how they viewed the world through writing, art, literature, astrology, and even conflict.We look at the significance of religion in Sumerian civilization, as well as their Creation Myth, cosmology, and major gods. We also examine the development of cuneiform, the first writing system ever used, and talk about the extensive literary legacy that cuneiform sparked.In addition to learning about the first emperor, Sargon the Great, and the numerous contributions the Akkadians contributed to the world, we follow the growth and fall of the Akkadian Empire. We examine the Assyrians' ascendance to power over time, the numerous monarchs who were most influential during these times, and the contributions—both positive and negative—they made to both their own world and the world that persisted long after their empire vanished.You will learn about King Hammurabi and Nebuchadnezzar II, two of the most significant kings in the history of Babylon and Mesopotamia, who reigned during the Neo-Babylonian era. Additionally, you will explore the achievements that this magnificent city made to humanity, including the development of the zodiac and the first written laws.

Overview

Section 1: Course Journey

Lecture 1 Content

Lecture 2 Course Material

Lecture 3 Learning Outcomes

Section 2: Module 1: Mesopotamian Origins and the Influence of Sumer

Lecture 4 Module 1 Introduction

Lecture 5 The Location of Mesopotamia

Lecture 6 From The Stone Age to The First Civil Age

Lecture 7 Unknown Beginnings

Lecture 8 The Rise and Fall of Sumer

Lecture 9 The Akkadian Period

Lecture 10 By the Rivers of Babylon

Section 3: Module 2: Innovation and Inventions by Sumer

Lecture 11 Introduction

Lecture 12 The List of '39 firsts'

Lecture 13 The Invention of Systems

Lecture 14 City Concept

Lecture 15 Mass Production, the Wheel and Chariot, Hydraulic Engineering and the First Sail

Section 4: Module 3: Cities and Architecture

Lecture 16 Introduction

Lecture 17 Urban Planning

Lecture 18 Buildings in the Sumerian Cities

Lecture 19 City-States

Section 5: Module 4: Ancient Sumerian Religion

Lecture 20 Introduction

Lecture 21 Power of The Priests

Lecture 22 Cosmology and the Myth of Sumerian Creation

Lecture 23 Humankind's Place in the World

Lecture 24 Primary Deities

Section 6: Module 5: Writing and Literature

Lecture 25 Introduction

Lecture 26 Cuneiform and Token System by the Sumerians

Lecture 27 The Beginning of Literature

Lecture 28 Similarities Between Sumerian Literature and Biblical Stories

Section 7: Module 6: The Rise and Fall of the Sumerians

Lecture 29 Introduction

Lecture 30 The Importance of the rivers

Lecture 31 List of the Sumerian Kings

Lecture 32 The beginning of the End for the Sumerians

Section 8: Module 7: The Empire of Akkad

Lecture 33 Introduction

Lecture 34 The First Emperor of Mesopotamia, King Sargon

Lecture 35 The First Empire and its achievements

Lecture 36 The Akkadians under Naram-Sin

Lecture 37 The Third Dynasty of Ur and the Birth of Abraham

Section 9: Module 8: The Assyrians

Lecture 38 Introduction

Lecture 39 The old and middle kingdoms

Lecture 40 The Neo-Assyrian Empire

Lecture 41 The Fall of the Assyrian Empire

Section 10: Module 9: The Centre of Mesopotamian Civilisation - Babylonia

Lecture 42 Babylon - The Origins

Lecture 43 Hammurabi and the Rise of Babylon

Lecture 44 The end of Hammurabi and The Dark Ages

Lecture 45 Rebuilding Babylon

Lecture 46 Maths, Science and Astrology

Lecture 47 How is Babylon (In)Famous?

Lecture 48 The Fall of Babylon and the remains

Section 11: Module 10: Cyrus the Great and the Demise of Mesopotamia

Lecture 49 The Persian Invasion of Babylon

Lecture 50 The Demise of Mesopotamia

Lecture 51 Classical Antiquity (500 BCE - 7th Century AD)

Lecture 52 Conclusion

Anyone,Students of History Classes,People with interest in Mesopotamia or history