Ancient Mesopotamia: Life in the Cradle of Civilization Season 1 Episode 23 Babylon and the New Year's Festival 2018
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Hear the glory of the Babylonian creation story involving Marduk and the evil goddess Tiamat. Through ancient records, relive the 12-day Akitu religious festival that involved priests, singers, artisans, musicians, and the king. You'll also explore the ritual humiliation of the king at the heart of the festival.
- Released: 2018-04-26
- Runtime: 60 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Dr Amanda H. Podany
- Director: Dr Amanda H. Podany
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1. Uncovering Near Eastern Civilization 2018-04-26
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2. Natufian Villagers and Early Settlements 2018-04-26
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3. Neolithic Farming, Trading, and Pottery 2018-04-26
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5. Uruk, the World's Biggest City 2018-04-26
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7. Early Dynastic Workers and Worshipers 2018-04-26
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8. Lugalzagesi of Umma and Sargon of Akkad 2018-04-26
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9. Akkadian Empire Arts and Gods 2018-04-26
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10. The Fall of Akkad and Gudea of Lagash 2018-04-26
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12. Migrants and Old Assyrian Merchants 2018-04-26
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13. Royalty and Palace Intrigue at Mari 2018-04-26
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14. War and Society in Hammurabi's Time 2018-04-26
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15. Justice in the Old Babylonian Period 2018-04-26
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18. Land Grants and Royal Favor in Mittani 2018-04-26
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20. Assyria Ascending 2018-04-26
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21. Ashurbanipal's Library and Gilgamesh 2018-04-26
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23. Babylon and the New Year's Festival 2018-04-26
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24. End of the Neo-Babylonian Empire 2018-04-26
