8. The Sumerians - Fall of the First Cities
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In the dusts of Iraq, the ruins of the world's first civilization lie buried.
This episode, we travel into the extremely distant past to look at the Sumerians. These ancient people invented writing and mathematics, and built some of the largest cities that the world had ever seen. Find out about the mystery of their origins, and learn how they rose from humble beginnings to form the foundation of all our modern societies. With myths, proverbs and even some recreated Sumerian music, travel back to where it all began, and find out how humanity's first civilization fell.
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Credits:
Sound engineering by Thomas Ntinas
Voice Actors:
Jake Barrett-Mills
Rhy Brignell
Shem Jacobs
Nick Bradley
Emily Johnson
Photography of Sumerian artefacts by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg), CC-BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Music by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: incompetech.com/
Title theme: Home At Last by John Bartmann. johnbartmann.com/
Is this real? Am I actually watching a quality documentary about the Sumerian civilization that isn't talking about aliens? Sir, you have my everlasting gratitude.
If you are willing to look for it, real history and science is out there.
@@JanitaShowaars science and cats. A woman of culture.👨🏿💻
I started watching with a bit of a cringe, then.... 'wait, no ancient aliens? I mean, an actual, real, serious documentary about Sumer? Cool.' :D
Yes ...I enjoyed this tremendously But I do not dicount the sumerian Record of enki and enlil In the epic of gilggamesh or Niasudura and his construction Of an ark that weathered the great flood. In these writings....of which they are sadly fragmented with sections yet to be discovered.....we lean of The ark....the flood....the creation The garden of Eden. ..and the gods That were physical and breathed life into adamu. The sumerian Record cannot be Used only for the pieces that fit ones own doxy.....but rather if one Or a hundred pieces translated are Acceptable mainstream...then... It follows that the sumerian Record must be looked at as a whole without cherry picking . If that were done.....our view of accepted history becomes questionable....and tremendously Exciting for the whole of mankind.
You made me laugh so hard hahahahh
Being an Iraqi whois late dad was from Nineveh in northern Iraq, I remember how keen my dad was on visiting museums he could all around the world and taking video footage of their collections of Iraqi artifacts and archeological findings. This has been one of the most beautifully narrated, well paced to the point of being harmonious and scientifically rich documentaries I have ever had the pleasure of watching. The fact that you covered the Semetic/ Summerian symbiotic history, which is the history of the ancestors of virtually every Iraqi so well is such a feat! My late Dad would would have been thrilled if he had the chance to watch it. The cradle of civilization as we know it deserved this level of professionalism and scientific accuracy. You have earnt a subscriber and my gratitude as a human being and an Iraqi. May you and your wonderful team be blessed always.
Well said.
Sumerians weren't even arab or semitic their language is closer to Cushitic languages like Somali and north African Berber
@@hassanabdikarimmohamed2505 They came from east Arabia not Africa.
@@alissa6 dont you know that the Natufian culture (direct ancestors of all afroasiatic speaking people) came originally from the iberomaurasian culture in north africa ? They then moved into the Levant region, invented farming, and around 12000 years ago they moved back into africa, settling in egypt and sudan which became the ancient egyptians and Cushites like Somalis and Beja Those Natufians that moved from the Levant into the middle east, like Iraq, became the Sumerians and Akkadians..but academic scholars all agree that the Sumerians did not speak a semitic language ..so they were not semitic ...they were from another branch of the afroasiatic.language family which also includes berber Cushitic etc Others have suggested that the Sumerians were a North African people who migrated from the Green Sahara into the Middle East and were responsible for the spread of farming in the Middle East.[21] Although not specifically discussing Sumerians, Lazaridis et al. 2016 have suggested a partial North African origin for some pre-Semitic cultures of the Middle East, particularly Natufians, after testing the genomes of Natufian and Pre-Pottery Neolithic culture-bearers.[22
@@alissa6 also Sumerians did not come from east arabia, they came from the Natufians in the Levant region who would become the ancestors of all afroasiatic speaking people from Semitic groups to Berber, ancient egyptian, Cushitic groups like Somalis, Canaanites etc
As an Iraqi citizen, I would really like to thank you for showing the true face of Iraq, full of civilization and history, contrary to what the media shows to everyone, that Iraq is a country of war and destruction. I would really like to thank you from the heart of a person who lives in Babylon Governorate (ancient Babylon).
My pleasure. I have visited Iraq a few times and it is a beautiful country.
Yes . Iraq may prove to be the true birthplace of Civilization..? Many people would love to visit when the security situation is calm . 👍 🇬🇧 !
@@kevinkammueller7553Keep ignorant nonsense to yourself
When we attacked Iraq, I believe that there were no plans to protect as you say, some of the most ancient -t and important items in Babylon... Back to Nebecchedezer..
As a Greek citizen, also descendant of a great ancient civilization i can't stop admiring Irak and the great civilizations that grew in this beautiful area. Do not feel sad , I have a great opinion of you and other people who study and do their research have too. I love Sumerians, Babylonians and Assyrians. If there was a time machine that would be my first destination. Love these lands as Great Alexander did love them also
I have now found my personal safe place. A place to escape from my (often) troubled mind, the beautiful narration in these videos, and the highest obtainable quality (humanely possible) poured into them…for all of these things I want to say thank you. I can not articulate what reprieve you have granted me during a very frightening time. Lost family/friends/pets continuously mounting in my life, I am ashamed to admit how pathetic my life has become. It’s like I don’t exist. ANYWAYS, embarrassedly I say all that about myself. But my sentiment is one of praise for you or the team that produced this video and this content. You have given me a soothing/joyous escape while I battle against my problems. THANK YOU
Hang in there big homie. I get you. One step one breath, one day at a time. You will get past this.
Your not alone buddy , life around you
Keep strong ❤ all these trials are just the exam.
@@David-vf5rf appreciate your message and just know that I sincerely wish you (specifically, not just the random name above a message) happiness and peace in your day to day life. Praying for a turn around year in 24 for anyone in this world that has endured struggles. Take care David
Thanks @@lutherchan1067 appreciate that
I love that this has 17 million views after 1 year. In a world of 1 minute video clips, to see a 2 hour and 27 minute documentary flourish makes me happy.
its get a view from someone just clicking on it or it starting to autoplay
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About 350 of those views were from me. Nearly every night I watch it to calm myself down to sleep
This is deep
Astonishing isn’t it?
Sumerian civilization is so old that Babalon had legends about it, that is truly mind-blowing.
Very recently mainstream archeologists are really thinking they found Babylon for it has been under water .. Babylon..is where were split..all roads go back to Babylon. Science has proven all spoken language to date ..ALL OF IT .. originates all back to a single root language....
There were archaeologists in ancient Egypt 😮👍🤣
That's because the Sumarians lived there before it was called Babylon.
@@RJL612 thanks grand general obvious
@@kokocaptainqc that was my point.
26 million views after 3 years. Amazing work with no mention of aliens. Great thanks.
Thank GAWD for that!
“The Earth Chronicles” by Zecharia Stitchin. These books are the life’s work of archeologist & anthropologist Zecharia Stitchin contain archeological facts of the truth behind Sumerian civilization, the beginning of humanity, the extinction of the dinosaurs, the “great flood”, the “Garden of Eden”, Mt. Sinai’s location & its importance & what really drive the people out & “melted the flesh” so quickly. For everyone interested in not just ancient history but the future of humanity & the trajectory of our technological revolution, “The Earth Chronicles” are a must read. We are in the Dawn of The Zodiacal age of Aquarius & it’s now Enki’s time to rule. The latest congressional hearing of the secrets of an advanced technologically superior civilization are just the beginning. Rejoice, for the cruel monotheistic Rulership of Enki’s traumatized son, Marduk (yes, the king took his name) has ended! Now is the time of the Rulership of our true literal co-creator. That is Enki & Ninharsag, siblings, lovers & co-creators of humans. But it was Enki, by directly breeding with his creations that he empowered with the ability to procreate & attain higher learning. It was young, naive, Anunaki that hastily & greedily using nuclear weapons that were never intended to be used as weapons to destroy Sumerian Civilization. There is so much in these books. There is also the list book of Enki, which he has not let humanity find yet. But I see the signs of Enki coming & I can only hope that in my lifetime he will reveal his book & reveal himself to rule us as the great father, engineer, architect, intellectual & revolutionary with unconditional love for humanity.
@@christopherlane5238 We will experiece what happened in 24..The Sun will rise in the West for 9 days..
And now 27 million views. What a beautiful piece of creative, educational work! A gem of a podcast!
Humans ARE aliens :D it's all the same thing. just life.
3 years later and i still return to revisit this often. best sumer content hands down.
“The Earth Chronicles” by Zecharia Stitchin. These books are the life’s work of archeologist & anthropologist Zecharia Stitchin contain archeological facts of the truth behind Sumerian civilization, the beginning of humanity, the extinction of the dinosaurs, the “great flood”, the “Garden of Eden”, Mt. Sinai’s location & its importance & what really drive the people out & “melted the flesh” so quickly. For everyone interested in not just ancient history but the future of humanity & the trajectory of our technological revolution, “The Earth Chronicles” are a must read. We are in the Dawn of The Zodiacal age of Aquarius & it’s now Enki’s time to rule. The latest congressional hearing of the secrets of an advanced technologically superior civilization are just the beginning. Rejoice, for the cruel monotheistic Rulership of Enki’s traumatized son, Marduk (yes, the king took his name) has ended! Now is the time of the Rulership of our true literal co-creator. That is Enki & Ninharsag, siblings, lovers & co-creators of humans. But it was Enki, by directly breeding with his creations that he empowered with the ability to procreate & attain higher learning. It was young, naive, Anunaki that hastily & greedily using nuclear weapons that were never intended to be used as weapons to destroy Sumerian Civilization. There is so much in these books. There is also the list book of Enki, which he has not let humanity find yet. But I see the signs of Enki coming & I can only hope that in my lifetime he will reveal his book & reveal himself to rule us as the great father, engineer, architect, intellectual & revolutionary with unconditional love for humanity.
I can only mourn that I had to turn 70 before I could see and learn this history. This was probably the best history lesson I have ever had.
I'm only 40, and I regret not having access to the wonderful and copious historical content we have nowadays . Anyway your comment touched me, and as cliche as it is; iys never to late to learn. It's a wonderful way to pass the time and it reminds you how amazing life is.
That's alright, you'll be back.
I’m happy I live in a time where I’m about to ask questions in my head and able to find the information and learn with out even saying one word
@@springchickena1 what are you on about m8?
@@Jerico19 Christ and his father, 2 different characters, or 3 in 1, lol. If you want to enjoy the everlasting life, you need to come and join Islam which doesn't have the trinity polytheism concept and is pure monotheism as Jesus preached.
I'm Iraqi, from South Iraq, when I travel north on the highway, I cannot be rested until I see the old Ziggurat of Ur looking at me from afar horizon. Thank you for this magnificent documentary.
Thank you Ahmed! You have a beautiful country.
Ahmed, Iran has such an amazing history.....I must apologize for what that war mongering excuse of a nation called USA has done to your beautiful country !!
LittleRed Thank you for your sincere feelings... We have seen our country (Iraq) fall into chaos with no hope in horizon, such as what the Summerians felt! Iraq is still struggling to keep itself together.
@@AhmedAlKaabi82 I hope to someday visit the former mesopotamia, there is so much history to find. All the best to you and your country may it be united.
Sebastian Borchers Thank you so much, indeed it has a lot of interesting archaeological sites from different periods! Ancient Mesopotamia, Roman, Sassanids, Islamics Arabic and Ottomans’s. Truly I wish the situation here get better to you be able to visit these sites.
I’m an educator and geologist. I just want to express immense gratitude for what you are doing here. Paul, your approach to education and knowledge transfer is what we need more of. It’s very immersive. I am so appreciate that in every episode you discuss how the regional geology shaped a civilization. So few people understand how much the geology of this planet has influenced the shape of our entire species’s development. And as an educator I also appreciate how you give your audience frames of reference. I do this a lot because in geology we deal with Deep Time and for many people this is such a hard thing for them to grasp. In this episode, I admire how you help people understand the spans of time we’re dealing with here by using landmarks they will already have a feel for - a sort of time sense. How writing, for example, is essentially as old as the extinction of the wooly mammoth, or how Sumer was already considered ancient 1300 years before Stonehenge was ever built, and Stonehenge is older than Rome and the story of Jesus. I wish and wish and wish more educators used approaches like this when transferring knowledge. Thank you 🙏 so very much for all that your team does! This matters, even on those days when it might feel like it doesn’t.
“The Earth Chronicles” by Zecharia Stitchin. These books are the life’s work of archeologist & anthropologist Zecharia Stitchin contain archeological facts of the truth behind Sumerian civilization, the beginning of humanity, the extinction of the dinosaurs, the “great flood”, the “Garden of Eden”, Mt. Sinai’s location & its importance & what really drive the people out & “melted the flesh” so quickly. For everyone interested in not just ancient history but the future of humanity & the trajectory of our technological revolution, “The Earth Chronicles” are a must read. We are in the Dawn of The Zodiacal age of Aquarius & it’s now Enki’s time to rule. The latest congressional hearing of the secrets of an advanced technologically superior civilization are just the beginning. Rejoice, for the cruel monotheistic Rulership of Enki’s traumatized son, Marduk (yes, the king took his name) has ended! Now is the time of the Rulership of our true literal co-creator. That is Enki & Ninharsag, siblings, lovers & co-creators of humans. But it was Enki, by directly breeding with his creations that he empowered with the ability to procreate & attain higher learning. It was young, naive, Anunaki that hastily & greedily using nuclear weapons that were never intended to be used as weapons to destroy Sumerian Civilization. There is so much in these books. There is also the list book of Enki, which he has not let humanity find yet. But I see the signs of Enki coming & I can only hope that in my lifetime he will reveal his book & reveal himself to rule us as the great father, engineer, architect, intellectual & revolutionary with unconditional love for humanity.
As We
_'So few people understand how much the geology of this planet has influenced the shape of our entire species’s development.'_ Indeed. There are many who actively deny its significance, dismissing it as reductive and geographic determinism.
To this very day this documentary from top to bottom is by far the best source of information related to the Sumerian history.
M. M. M
This documentary says sumerians where more advanced that Egyptian but the attempt at a pyramid looks like a failed attempt at copying.
This is fascinating! Wow.
@@user-ht5ps4fu6fThe Sumerians came like two thousand years before the Egyptians so technically the Egyptians are the ones copying them. Also it’s not a pyramid, it’s a ziggurat. They’re different
Please on youtube > Ur and The Chaldese via EvenAtTheDoors (1000 × better than this video)
Your contribution to the general public's understanding of history is invaluable. Cheers.
This made me smile
Is that you Boreas from Athens living in NY?
Thanks for donating!
@@frankcoccimiglio6258 $50 isn't much bud lol
@@thorniel how bout u donate something money bags
As a Syrian who's been taught the history of this area very well in school, and who's really interested in the history of Mesopotamia, I can easily say that this is the best documentary I've seen about the Sumerians so far. I think it's brilliant that the video starts with identifying the geography and geology of this area, then moves to the story of early humans and the invention of agriculture before talking about the Sumerians themselves. This is not only due to how pioneering the Sumerians were, but also to how important it is to provide such background when you teach history. Excellent job :) Plus, it means so much to me that someone is talking about the Sumerians. It is too bad that most people I meet outside of our region don't seem to know anything about the ancient civilisations of Mesopotamia and the Eastern Mediterranean, which is unfortunate considering how pioneering these civilisations were. I hope to see more videos like this about this region in the future :) :) {Edit}: This comment surprisingly got a lot of attention, so I have to clarify to whoever thought that I was identifying as Sumerian that I would never make such a claim because I simply understand how genetics work. Read my comment again and you will see that I NEVER did that! That claim would be absurd and unscientific considering how much the populations of Mesopotamia and the Eastern Mediterranean have mixed over 5 millennia. Instead, what I'm doing is acknowledging this civilisation as part of the area's "history" and "culture", especially in Iraq.
I'm from Northern Ireland and I know a little about your history and I appreciate their contribution to civilization. 👍
Syrian woman are so beautiful
Hello Rama: Yes! Truly, I agree with your assessment. I am so very pleased with this history production. ( quickly, I am saying hello from: Massachusetts USA ). I am please to see this, learn, and to say hello to you all. I was a history kid, then sports, then working world with technology. All of these YEARS later; I am happy to get back to "my internal quest of history". I say...I mean to learn more about "us & where we come from". THIS is going to be really fun, I hope you agree. Smiles to you all :-)
I agree 100% with your reply well said!
Rama Alshoufani Well Said Rama!!! I have been obsessed with The Sumerians ever since I read the book “The Sumerians” by Samuel Noah Kramer - this was such a thoughtful and well dramatized documentary that so eloquently featured the Laments and Epic of Gilgamesh and other tablet readings like I have never heard or seen before!!! May the sovereign nation of Iraq and all its people embrace their stupendous ancient history, and rebuild and learn to live with each other without the fighting and wars that have caused so much death and suffering for thousands of years. That would TRULY BE THE EVOLUTION OF MANKIND - to leave the slaughter and ravages of war behind!!!
I cannot tell you just how much I enjoy and am enriched by your episodes. Thank you
Thank you Ellen, that's very kind
This series is a treasure for people like me. It blends heartfelyt, yearning passion for the past and it's peoples with a factual descriptiveness that answers so many questions that Ive had my whole life in a breezy easy second. If only history was taught like this, there would be so many more archaologists finding the secrets of humanity's story. Maybe one day I will be able to see the ziggaratt of Ur......
History needs to be rewritten. As is it does not make sense. Samarians .Gobekli tepe ......
did u find an answer to why we exist in this world?
BBC level or beyond level of quality, The content, the editing, everything. Congratulations. This is the epitome of what KZhead can be,
BBC and quality are not two words that belong in the same sentence.
FlourishWitherDie that was my train of thought as well
BBC, - Biased Broadcasting Corporation
@@maoama Why would you want to see something on Netflix or NatGeo if it's RIGHT HERE?
@@maoama Netflix is disgusting.
I have been studying this topic for 40 years. But after your lecture I weeped. Thank you. I will donate.
Excellent documentary on ancient Mesopotamia. I’m always in tears at the end. My absolute favorite episode.
Before there was MAGA there was MSGA. Make Sumer great again. Poor Sumerians
@@jeupater1429 yeah, those poor giants!
Make Straight Great Again
This is one of the most.. if not THE most professionally done, educational, absolutely fascinating channels on KZhead.
thanks john mcguirk
No. Stock pics and annoying narrator. Pure dogshit
@@jepulis6674 Show me O enlightened one, an example of your "amazing" taste.
Well said, but please applaud the documentry and its contents now, not the Channel, per se...THANKS
Its not really youtube content. Its always first released as a podcast and youtube comes later, but the quality of the content without the pictures is of such quality that the pictures and videos are not that relevant.
I’m originally from Sumerian marshes, and still using reeds to build houses as same as Sumerian houses, I wish you guys all can come over and see it by your own eyes.
I visited once! An incredible landscape
That would be amazing to see :)
@Adam Hansen I wouldn't call living there in modern times lucky but it really is beautiful
I did wonder? Superb info research and delivery! Enjoyed every minute! Can imagine the being in such a mystical landscape! Did your hair stand on end?? Thankyou for your work! Sincerely!
I'd love to see it. Greetings from Texas.
I am an Iraqi from southern Iraq. I was touched by the last clip and the lamentation over a civilized empire that lives a luxurious life. How did that era end and humanity still has not learned the lessons of wars and the resulting destruction of humanity? America entered.
This video is insane! I feel like I just went to visit those ancient Sumerian cities, met the people, went to their houses, and even tastes their food! It’s just mind blowing
As an Iraqi, we always speak of the ones who came before us. We always mention how great our country was once upon a time. We also mention how our land must be cursed because everytime the people rise, they fall and we fall very hard.. Thank you for this amazing and informational video.
It does seem like the lands within and around today's Iraq were blessed with favourable weather, stable geology and adequate water for civilisations to take root and grow. The problem seems to be that the soils are thin and unable to sustain the civilisation for long. Perhaps the curse is that the growth of civilisation is faster than the capacity of the land, however other lands prospered from the ideas that took root here.
Babylon has been cursed. As soon as Saddam tried to rebuild it, Iraq was destroyed. Fear the LORD.
@@iconiclust it was actually prior to Saddam entering sadly. I was just speaking to my grandma and she was telling me about her young days how free and advanced the country and how tourists from around the world would visit. How the work life balance was great. The list goes on but she did mention that after the slaughter of the king and his family, things quickly started going down hill.
Iraq was a very progressive society and culture. As a child at school in England we learnt about that incredible region ,Mesopotamia. Even today, 50 years later, I marvel at what it achieved .So sad to see it destroyed.
@@iconiclust Iraq was destroyed by Western interference on the " intelligence " of WMD. Totally false. As bad as he was ,Saddam kept order and with it stability. It suited America wanting to establish a foothold there ( oil ) and attempt further influence in the region. It will never,sadly , recover.
When a 2.5-hour high quality history channel video gets over 9 million views I regain faith in humanity.
You should have gained faith for the man who edited this video
@@Gabriel.4190 Already have faith in him.
Views for sale
The millions dollar question is how many of those 9 million viewers actually finished watching the video.
@@loso9920 this evening i reviewed this documentary for the 6th time and i start planning a visit in the region. It would be the best holiday ever for me .
I can’t believe I am just discovering this channel. What a gem of historical knowledge.
This was absolutely outstanding. Hard to believe it's available for free on KZhead. Very high quality.
Crazy that this is accessible free on youtube. Crazy.
I agree!
F.o.C. U C?
Fabulous way of getting my brain stimulated.
Perfect night
7th minute into the video, I paused, scrolled down to write what you wrote.
This brings back memories of when the History Channel actually had history. I have always had a deep affection for Sumerian culture. Please make a show about Etruscan history.
What touches you particularly about the Sumerians? (Just curious)
@@a.r.tavares1322 yes, what? now i am curious to 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Beginnings, in my case.
@@a.r.tavares1322 Show me where the bad Sumerian touched you haha
A. Rogado mmmomoooommkom
This channel is the most amazing of the many thousands I've browsed. I'm positive this comment will go unnoticed due to the age of this awesome collaboration of wonderful story telling and beautiful narration but if the Creator of this channel happens across it I hope you get a smile knowing that your stories love on not unlike the great civilizations you cover. Absolutely wonderful job done here gentlemen and gentle ladies. Excellent beyond words. My words anyway.
Thanks Adrian, that's very kind of you
@@FallofCivilizations and I was not being hyperbolic. Your content, every second of it, is truly well done and deserves the highest of praise. I also need to apologize for my terrible grammar and editing! I am not as uneducated as it appears. Do you have any other channels or sites? I can't get enough!!!
Fell asleep watching a mini-doc on Richard III and woke up to this. Usually I curse autoplay, but on this occasion I must praise it, what a gem! Thank you Sir, for this wonderful education.
As a historian myself, I must say this is splendidly done. Compliments on how the narrative is constructed, presented, and the various aspects of a civilization interconnected. The art of storytelling is the core of Historia, and you are very talented at it. Thank you for your hard work. Greetings from the homeland of the ancient Illirian people.
nice feedback :)
I was reading your comment, and had not payed attention on your name, so by the way that your comment finished I thought "hey, is he an Albanian? Because many Albanians like to present themselves as the descendants of Illyrians, let me check his name..." , so I see your name and it looks like Serbian, but it could be from Montenegro or even from Bosnia. So where are you from? I understand that the "homeland of the ancient Illirian people" is stretched in more than a single modern-day country.
@@georgiosdoumas2446 Croatia.
@@nenadstojkovic3113 hate I didnt know more, as I had neighbor from croatia and could have learned lots!
No somer and akad and babylon and ashor iraqi pepiles not iran
This is better than just about 99% of the historical documentaries on TV/cable. Great!
Hi no
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Yes, when the History channel is now known 4 Ancient Aliens which is a joke.
Absolutely.
99%? I can't even name one that is better on TV/Cable.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for these videos. A reasonable argument could be made that these tales are bleak, but I find them strangely comforting. Your focus on an average human's perception of their empire and your expressive description of everyday life really help me to feel kinship with all people from all times. It's nice to gently remind yourself that political and economic upheaval happens all the time, and throughout it all most people simply wanted to survive and make the most of their life.
Thanks my friend, I'm glad you think so
The fact that ancient peoples stumbled across cities that were ancient to them is amazing. How cool that would have been.
What amazes me is the Lay lies and how they all align back to Egypt.... How without help from above. Scot Wolffe (Not sure of spelling) give me a break .. Just did a show that aligns PA my home state thru the Stone hedge to Egypt home of the Venusians....
Could it be that the sumerians came from mohenja daro or the harappan civilization people?
Kind of like us? We’ll be ancient some day
@@maksimderinskiy2325 yeah... that is true!
We have no idea how old some of these ruins are, we just have theories but sometimes they could be wrong. For all we know there could once have been a civilisation like us that was completely vaporized by something? There could be so far beneath our feet that we will never find a trace, maybe there is no trace?
I am from Iraq and I am speechless because this documentary is very deep, informative, comprehensive and exciting I have read many books about the Sumerians but l couldn't get this amount of information and enjoyment. Thank you so much for your honest effort
Yes, it is. From Baghdad
I am from Bagdad too 👍
Iraq is a very history rich country and hopefully much of human history's artifacts haven't been destroyed by war.
I'm from Sweden and I am as mesmerized as you guys. Back in 1966-68 I lived in Beit Hanina, Jordan, and went to school in Ramallah. We traveled a lot and saw many fantastic things in your part of the world! Thank you!
You do not understand. I came to realise via study, that this city was built an incredibly long time ago... Two possibilities reign upon my mind to who built this civilisation... The story of the annunarky exposes the most clues to date. The other is of a technological advanced society who rose to this state via great age: Indeed the people would have been of African decent. What we have today are the decendants of the tribes and cultures who invaded the zone of the original tenants, conquered the original tenants and enslaved them :The enslaved where the black people. The enslavers were the Persians. This antiquity is not the property of Persian antiquity. This is the ancient antiquity of black antiquity of old. Every biblical story recorded/presented, is that of black people of ancient periods. The persians have stolen this history and adopted black antiquity as their very own, as the caucasians have also deceived.
Can’t believe I am watching this quality video for free. KZhead is not always a waste of time.
This was incredible! I am 81 and was completely into this program. Thank you for a job well done!!
“The Earth Chronicles” by Zecharia Stitchin. These books are the life’s work of archeologist & anthropologist Zecharia Stitchin contain archeological facts of the truth behind Sumerian civilization, the beginning of humanity, the extinction of the dinosaurs, the “great flood”, the “Garden of Eden”, Mt. Sinai’s location & its importance & what really drive the people out & “melted the flesh” so quickly. For everyone interested in not just ancient history but the future of humanity & the trajectory of our technological revolution, “The Earth Chronicles” are a must read. We are in the Dawn of The Zodiacal age of Aquarius & it’s now Enki’s time to rule. The latest congressional hearing of the secrets of an advanced technologically superior civilization are just the beginning. Rejoice, for the cruel monotheistic Rulership of Enki’s traumatized son, Marduk (yes, the king took his name) has ended! Now is the time of the Rulership of our true literal co-creator. That is Enki & Ninharsag, siblings, lovers & co-creators of humans. But it was Enki, by directly breeding with his creations that he empowered with the ability to procreate & attain higher learning. It was young, naive, Anunaki that hastily & greedily using nuclear weapons that were never intended to be used as weapons to destroy Sumerian Civilization. There is so much in these books. There is also the list book of Enki, which he has not let humanity find yet. But I see the signs of Enki coming & I can only hope that in my lifetime he will reveal his book & reveal himself to rule us as the great father, engineer, architect, intellectual & revolutionary with unconditional love for humanity.
I’m on my 3rd time round watching this series, and I still can’t believe how hard it rules. This puts 99% of documentaries - professional and enthusiast-created alike - to shame. The prose is poetic in its simplicity. The footage is hypnotic considering this is foremost a podcast. The scope is epic, the narration dulcet and profound. I could watch this series forever, but this particular episode is my favorite of the lot. Sumeria and the first city-states! There are still great things being made, folks.
not like giants made things...
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Your last line! That’s exactly how I feel when I watch this. Still great things being made. A rare feeling in this day and age.
Its accurate level of detail is just astounding. Better than most college classes. Lots better.
I love this. Finally someone talking about Sumerians without jumping to aliens. It's refreshing. Definitely subscribing.
But I mean come on, is aliems.
What? You mean they may not be aliens...?! Heart broken...
"Ancient aliens theories suggest"
The Ancient Ones. Alien actually was a nickname. Interstellar space travelers. Many signs; references to their space journeys & adventures are depicted in old sketches on rocks, in caves, & by extraordinary & large geometric figures etched into the Landscape. Extra-terrestrial from extra lands or ALIEN ANCIENT ONES cuz they were advanced in their thinking & Astro-travelers.
Aliens? We are aliens.
The quality of this series is seriously breathtaking! I can honestly say I’ve never seen a docu-series this awe inspiring, sensitively presented, well researched and well...obviously I’m impressed! Thank you very much for all of them! 🙏🏼
This documentaries are lullaby to my ears, have played it more than 15 times from the first day. Even today I have never really completed for I fall asleep in the first hour itself.. Thank u Paul for being there 😊😊
If I was taught history the way this man narrates the video, I most certainly would have become a historian myself! Absolutely magnificent documentary! Thank you!
Not just history.. this video makes me want to dust of my chemistry, trig, geology, etc. text books too.
Now go read The Dawn of Everything
If I was taught history the way this man narrates the video, I most certainly would have slept in class more...
@@marktazz4521 So you want him to narrate the video from inside a classroom? Shut the f up.
Facts
Outstanding. This is the way history should be told. Calm and non dramatic voice makes this even better.
I suppose the voice for history should be different from the voice for animal channels.
It needs more black faces.
And no cheesey reenactments either.
openview you do realize one of the most famous documentative narrators on the planet is a black man right..? What does skin color have to do with how well someone can narrate anyways? You sound like a racist.
Zerregren, I agree enthusiastically. My complaint with many documentaries and science shows is the obnoxious music and the flash of pictures (things moving extremely , darting from here to there.) Yes, "non dramatic voice" helps with the comprehension.
This is a masterpiece, the best documentary i have ever seen so far. This made me experience the life of ancient people.
I've come home to find KZhead recommendations has started the series since I've watched the whole series enough times to have the algorithm fill my page with your videos. Thanks for the tremendously educational and outstanding presentations.
Thanks my friend, welcome back
THIS is what the internet was made for: sharing data, ideas and historical / scientific facts and theories! I truly appreciate the work that went into this product. Thank you!
The best thing the rulers could of done is prepared the people for a mass exodus nature was bound to call the shots.
@@westcoastmex629 wth does that have to do with the comment?
This is KZhead mate the video is not the product we are
Technically it was just another social media like my space was
Well said. You are correct.
Mmm i´m an educated historian, and i must say that you have a special talent for storytelling, while at the same time maintaining a level of professionalism, precision and depth you normally only find in (much more flatly told) research papers. I Really enjoy these videos/podcasts and i think many more people feel the same. Greetings from Denmark :)
Thank you, that really means a lot!
Yes, what Kasperthelarsen02 said. Looking forward to watching some others. Respect and thanx
@@FallofCivilizations - Please make an episode for the Minoan civilization.
Kasperthelarsen02 yeah what @Kasperthelarsen said !! Well narrated.. thanks
Me too, but I don't used my degree. I intend to start a YT channel on US Hx to WWII. Wish me luck.
I was just watching this and realized an hour in I had watched it before. It’s such incredible content and it’s unbelievable how much in-depth you go! Your voice is amazing and really captures the audience with your narration. Thanks 🙏🏻
Your intros give me chills , man. I've watched/listened to many episodes, each many times now. When i get finances caught up i'ma throw in. thanks for your work.
Thanks my friend, very kind of you
History Major here. This taught me more in one hour about the Sumerians than everything else ever did combined. This is nothing short of amazing.
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed!
Right?! I never knew I needed to hear 2.5hrs of ancient Sumarian history. The fact we and the Sumarians were alive to both see Hale Bop gave me the shivers and unfortunately has a lot of similarities of times now.
Fall of Civilizations please keep making more. I’ve always wanted to learn this. This is beyond superb quality.
@@Smokkedandslammed Now the WATCHERS are using cellular phones as a leash. The Meek shall Inherit the EARTH ! Halleluyah,amein.
@@markdemell8056 Yaaaawwwn
I have studied history for nearly 60 years,read hundreds of books,watched hundreds of documentaries, and I have to say this is one of the absolute best. Near the end,I was brought to tears seeing the end of one of the earths earliest and greatest civilizations. Thank you for this great treat, and I hope you continue in this rewarding endeavor. from MO and NC USA
Thank you Brad, I really appreciate it!
@Thomas Johnson thank you Greetings from the Netherlands
Wow 60 years!! I can only admire that as your knowledge must be vast Intact maybe you can help me by telling me where (in your experience) is the very first place any signs of man were first ever found on planet earth? Not one of but literally thee very first sign of a societal structure ? In your opinion formed over the 60 years Thanks in advance
@@nohatenohypenohatenohype9779 I'm not him but the gobekli tepi structure in Turkey I believe dates back to 12000bc which is a whole 6000 years before the sumerians right around the time the ice age started to fade away
@@zahranejem1995 Billy Carson , and some others are exploring this site for those who are interested . Google Billy Carson .
Every episode of this series always brings me close to tears.... It's just always so tragic, imagining these people watching their world crumble around them. I get sad thinking of the art, and language, and culture that just fade away. Nobody will ever truly experience them again.
I sobbed throughout this beautiful documentary. I wish we learned from previous glorious empires and their falls to avoid the horrible fate that seems to be continuing to this day!
You can't learn from it. Different people, different circumstances, different resources, different problems etc. The fact is that what goes up must eventually go down. Civilizations rise and fall throughout the eons and we in modern times are no exception. Though we think we should be. The only thing that is constant is that people survive. Humanity adapts.
Dude, I’ve watched a plethora of historical documentaries on KZhead and this episode is the best thing I’ve seen. I’m know I’m late to this party but I found your channel/podcast and decided you watch as I enjoy seeing the visuals. I’m watching in chronological order and love it. The pace, clarity and structure of how you put the whole things together is fantastic. I now follow
Cheers Luke, very kind of you
I'm going back to watch them Again in order. You're exactly right, these are the best on KZhead!!
Being an engineer mining by profession in India Being a Shia Muslim visited Holy SHRINES of Mola Ali Nazaf and Kufa and Karbala and nearby holy SHRINES of ours IMAMS...had read about Mesopotamia and Babylon but yours visual descriptions with clear English Tone helps me to understand in totality.❤
@@infiniteshoeblack It's undeniably a masterpeice! ❤❤❤
It sounds like I would like to hear stories about your travels and the knowledge you have!! Andrea from New Mexico, USA@@shabbirhussain6431
I listen to this episode every night. It helps me sleep. Audio is all the same loudness, no dramatic sound effects, no blaring music. Its perfect. I need to watch your other videos during the day. If I listen to them at night I cant sleep because they're riveting. So I use this one because I know it so well.
I do the same!
Yes. It's like "The Donner Party"...
Uhh history is about learning like read a book too, go to a library, instead of sleeping to it
@@gobbagu so you're the gate keeper of history videos, nice to meet you. But im pretty sure I can fall asleep to any video I want to
Do you dream of the Sumerians, then?
This is such a great historical documentary. You have a great pace on your narration and your voice is easy to listen too. Absolutely loved it and thank you.
A beautiful, profound and moving history of our civilization......I congratulate you on creating this masterpiece! Thank you for your time and dedication. It's provoked admiration for our ancestors along with sadness and tears.
As an Iraqi i want to thank you about this massive documentary and showing the world our history nicely done sir thanks .
Respect. -Regular guy U.S. Citizen.
I am in agreement. Respect.
@Yakuzza gg agreed. I am an American. I understand our two countries have had a troubled past, but peace to you and your family.
It is amazing how connected the human race is. I just wish we could get along
Jeremy, very well said. It’s more refreshing than it should be to see all the positivity in these comments. Just thought I would leave this here. Who knows, Maybe the vibes will spread around a bit. More peace to you and yours, and all whom see this post. ✌🏻️✌🏻️✌🏻️✌🏻️✌🏻️✌🏻️✌🏻️✌🏻️✌🏻️✌🏻️
Paul.... As someone who has spent my entire life studying ancient civilizations, I am completely stunned by your presentation. Thank you.
I, as well! Magnificent! Every aspect of the presentation: remarkable!
@DASH RYNDAR Gotta admit, quality dumpster pumping is a lost art.
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I am only partially stunned and retain use if my right side
The phrase those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it (~ Santayana) rings true. The wisdom of Gilgamesh’s reflection upon those who build houses, who in turn raise brothers that tears them apart also tings true today. It’s like the only thing that isn’t possible is creating a society where Empowering sustainable life the ultimate goal. We empower the individual at our peril, because in the end those who receive that empowerment only rejoice in themselves, and never in those who empowered them. The humankind affliction!!! Please someone speak of a cure???
That lament was one of the most beautiful heart wrenching poems. I’m going to have to watch this video a few more times
I have watched this podcast numerous times and all the other podcasts by Paul Cooper and they are by far the best quality storytelling about past times out there, both as a narrative and a research.
"I entered the house of dust and saw the kings of the earth...". What a raw line, such deep and descriptive poetry written by someone who had lived over 5000 years ago, absolutely insane
Ancient literature was outstanding. I doubt any living author nowadays could write so eloquently and beautifully.
Its so deep that i honestly don't even completely get it
@MissaLocke - Ancient peoples were every bit as intelligent, thoughtful, innovative, curious, even poetic as contemporary writers are. ------ Unfortunately, most of them were unable to record the nuances of their thoughts (cave paintings are beautiful, but lack the acuity and nuance of the written word, drawing on an increasingly complex vocabulary). ------- Fortunately, the Sumerians were able to manipulate their environment (ex: using clay for tablets) and building on their burgeoning cities and civil organizations (need for an alphabet) to record those sublime thoughts in detail.
It hit me hard too. No matter how great a king might be, no matter their accomplishments in war and peace, no matter how grand their cities might become, all are ultimately destined for the house of dust, and the ancient Sumerians understood this all too well.
The Bridge Of Sighs by Thomas Hood written in 1844 became my favorite poam after I found it in our computers free library as a teenager. I learned a few new words from it just by context. It beautifully expressed many thoughts, things I had seen, and feelings I'd been having about people and situations in the city I lived in then. I didn't interpret it literally but instead in a more abstract way and despite how long it is I almost accidentally memorized it. I only recently refound it using Google and learned of its history.
By far, THE best documentary on the Sumarians I have ever seen. You are an incredibly gifted story teller, who is able to bring a story of pictures to a place that is so real, so authentic, and so interesting, that I am absolutely captivated for over 2 hours. Thank you so much for all of the energy, time, and heart that you put into your work. It is absolutely epic. Much ❤
Thank you, that's incredibly kind!
@@FallofCivilizations I will second that!
And I third
Nice playlists you got Natalie!
Great Documentary engrossed for the whole time much thanx and we'll done Would love to hear your take on the Main Sumerian Creation Story and many tablets describing their interactions with their rulers The Anunnaki ? Would also be great if you could expand or speak with some emphasis on the meaning and symbolism of the highly regarded carvings of their 'tree of life' Much Thanks again...
I watched your documentary: ace writing, visuals, pace, Clarity, narration, in short: Love it!!! Gracias from Spain
I've seen this episode 5 times. Best history documentary I've ever seen.
end of the National Geography and BBC era. this documentary is more than just professional..
I can't believe it's on KZhead
@alison webster is this supposed to be helpful
@@0001nika It is a huge issue - Murdoch is deceit
We are at the end of an era and are watching a civilization that no longer has pride in itself or strength to defend itself as it’s cities and institutions slowly fall before the various barbarian forces arrayed against it. Those forces may be barbaric and have been the subject of contempt by members of the old civilization, but they have the pride and self confidence that will be needed to lay the foundation of the next civilization. The only question is will one of them have the organization and strength to form that civilization or will they fail as mankind falls into another dark age?
@@Utahskiing1 But, are we doing our part in giving it better odds? Nobody has time to think properly anymot anyways...
This sets a new standard for KZhead videos.
it's not THAT bad. :)
Υou must not know 3blue1brown best quality
@@xarmanhskafragos2516 I believe he covers mathematics and science
Do you *NOT* understand? All the well made and financially supported documentations are from the claws of goverment interest.. If you desire honesty... Look towards cheap independent productions. Not productions that have the financial power to steer your thoughts and control your synapses as easily demonstrated by you here
You are easily pleased without question? An Acheologist decided to embark upon an expedition to ancient *mesopotamia...* Included was his team of educated and *skillful technicians.* They began their *expedition* in the epoch near the begining of AD: The excavation proceedeth for a few months; finding multiple artifacts and approximating a date to the begining of what they assumed was the birth of civilisation...? They concluded in their exhaustion: A paper was written in the date and area inwhich these archeologist *believe civilisation started.* They left the zone and returned back to Europe to finish publishing the findings. A further period: Centuries later ; A team researched the findings and traveled to the zone, inwhich multiple expeditions had taken place. They too performed an examination with modern technology of the era, the expedition lasted; almost 5 months, inwhich attempts made, to dig further than all previous successors. Indeed they was succesful in finding artifacts buried further beneath all previous expeditions; the extra length of time planning and digging, concluded a report that civilisation must have *began a few milleniums earlier than previously thought?* They too recorded the findings on a published paper and so it was known, an earlier date for civilisation arose! Centuries later: After multiple expeditions by professors and professionals alike; A team of archeologist enfluenced and financed by wealthy bussiness and polital interest gathered a team of recognised archeologist and paleontologist for the latest expedition; After *Nine months* into the expedition with advanced equiptment, the team acquired a large haul of artifacts that concluded civilisation started much earlier than previous unearthed; They decided to stop any further expeditions in the zone. A report was examined for the project, claiming earlier periods existed, than previous dates suggested, civilisation began? A publication of the latest report for the expeditions of the neolithic dynasty; Concluded: Results proving the antiquity of the discovered artifacts existed before all previous artifacts.. Later the zone was sealed and nomore expeditions was to continue... due to underground damage of water systems which would erode subsections of the zone? Later further archeologist studying the site hypothosised with further enhanced technology which allowed for remote surveillance with lazer heat technology; Report findings estimitated that; 'Civilisation had infact began, much earlier than all previous reports concluded' ; A paper was published and so it was known. Much later: A new team of experts studied the history of the zone; this time arrived with what was knowm as "ground breaking" future technology "Geological Site mapping" equiptment; Ultraphonic wave frequencies aided the establishment of areas under ground, no digging or damaging would be made here? Later a paper was disclosed: Final investigation reported ; Civilisation began in an approximation of atleast *six milleniums earlier* than previously examined of neolithic life in the zone... With hindsight, it is concluded by modern experts that "There may not be a way to find out truly how old the earlier civilisations are" ? Often due to layer decay and damage, self interest, funding, politics, corruption, technology...? Ultimately we see only self interest by stopping in the place of satisfaction, self interest, non- enthuse-ism and Eupheumism, which support one's narratives... *Do you not understand the matter, of this all?* The manner inwhich it is examined and concluded?
This entire series is one of the most informative, and best produced documentary works period. Hard to believe it’s free.
Just discovered this channel. This is so rad. I’m about to devour all of these. Real life lore videos hit so different. Love the emotion and cinematic production.
I always get emotional during the introductions and endings of these documentaries. It’s so well done. I really mourn the loss of those people and their cultures so long ago. Most programs on this subject are so clinical.
Right... I just can't control my tears, very overwhelming feeling of greatness and history
I am 44 years old, and college educated. And as many times as I heard the names of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, I never knew their source was in the mountains of Turkey, which are so green and lush, yet so steep and foreboding. I also was never taught the meaning of Mesopotamia. What a fabulously well done video and series! Gilgamesh and Enkidu, at Uruk. Darmok and Jalad, at Tanagra.
Shaka. When the walls fell.
Temba, his arms wide
watching this i thought this was definitely something he would have studied! reminded me of the little statues given to him by his archaeology professor
That doesn't speak well about Western education. I distinctly remember learning meaning of "Mesopotamia" in secondary school (it struck me as the word "Mesopotamia" translated to my native Polish is nearly identical to how a small town in western Poland is named). I just checked English wikipedia and apparently this town - "Międzyrzecz" - was named specifically referring Mesopotamia. Ha, learning never ends. :)
Gilgamesh witnessed the ' Shem ' lifting off from Baalbek platform.
This is one of the greatest podcasts I've ever listened to. Your series of Fall of Civilizations is by far, one of the best contributions to the KZhead community. Thanks for sharing it with the world. From Orlando, FL.
It’s history, it’s beauty, it’s poetry, brilliant piece of art. I could see like a bird flying over time back tu Sumerian times. Many thanks and congratulations ❤
I live in south of iraq same location 😊
I believe that this particular period of history is arguably the most important for people to know about. It sets the foundation for all histories that follow. It puts our modern time into perspective.
The Watchers are still here,they still hold the leash but now it is a cellular phone.
@RuleofVicus It is possible but the archaeological record at the moment points to this current epoch.
@@markdemell8056 8th 77ttni
What about the many tablets describing interactions with their rulers The Anunnaki ??
@@allroundalpha1434 fakes
59:10 that sudden realization that ancient sumerians had drinking rituals, songs and dances as complex as our modern ones. Thank you for sharing this for free!
These episodes never get old. As always, thank you for each and every one of these💛
As a kid I grew up with Age of Empires 1, and the Sumerians and Assyrians were playable civs in that game. It took this documentary to open my eyes to how ancient those cultures actually are. Thank you for making the memories of my childhood just that more epic!
Dare I call your documentaries "contemplative history"? I've watched these videos starting with the fall of Rome, so this is video number 8, and am moved to my core by your heartfelt, intelligent, rendering of history. You, sir, are a wordsmith deluxe, and have that rare ability to synthesize strands of separate truth and weave them into a coherent whole. Wow, so enriching at every level! I am drawn into the very lives of these ancient peoples. Thank you so much for treating us to the kind of experience that respects human intelligence in your viewers!
Thank you my friend, very kind of you!
@@FallofCivilizations I second this comment. Not often do historic documents move one emotionally, somehow connecting one personally to the civilisations gone before us as if they were close family relatives.
These comments have allready said (more succinctly than I) itall, wonderfull.
That was the most heartfelt comment ive ever heard. With all my heart. Thank you.
@@melaniefong8211wasnt that amazing. Finding the best humans in a comment section. Restored my soul.
The part where you explain how we still use Sumerian mathematics is just mindblowing to me.
yeap got it right first time. . ..
It doesn't end there...we use Sumerian technology and innovations every single day of our lives. Indoor plumbing? Hot and cold running water? Libraries? Urban planning was a viable career choice....that says a lot about how advanced they were. When we say Urban planning.... UR-ban planning.... all roads should lead to Sumeria...Rome was a bust.
I always wondered why there were 60 seconds in a minute and 60 minutes in an hour. Now I can show off to my friends!
What minute please
@@docsmoovbrain1524 imagine if we had more or less than 10 fingers or different numbers of sections. Would hours and minutes be different lengths?
You do such an amazing job presenting these. The content is genuinely captivating, the pace is easy to follow, and the imagery is perfectly matched.
Beautiful work perfect adio, and narration. Greatly enjoyed . Thank you ❤
This was definitely one of the best things I've ever listened to. I cried at the reading of poems written seven thousand years ago and now realize that we too are destined to fade away with time but our words will linger throughout the ages to be heard once again and to touch the reader's heart with peace or despair.
At least until someone kicks the last power cord from.the wall on all our servers.... But yeah puts things into perspective.
@@downloadableskills Right. It's sobering to think that even though as a whole more comments and e-mails are probably being sent through the Internet every day than there are clay tablets in existence, the clay tablets will almost certainly outlive them all.
@@rufusfauxnom5737 I think in a nanosecond we send more data than all existing information on clay tablets
Only if we put it in stone; like they did.
I've watched this documentary a half dozen times now and every single time I am absolutely amazed at every part of it. Absolutely majestic.
Same here!
SAME! I LOVE IT
Same. Also i am now unable to fall asleep without it 😂
Extremely rewatchable content! I've sent this to anyone I could.
It's simply a stunning story. This wasn't just a civilization, it was the point in which humans transitioned from being cavemen to modern humans. The fact that the Epic of Gilgamesh is a story we found in this place, and the main character's friend Enkidu is indeed a caveman who Gilgamesh brings into civilization. This is a book, a book so unimaginably ancient yet so modern at the same time. We can relate to the characters but then we must remember that mammoths roamed at the time, and everywhere else on Earth were cave peoples. How amazing the world must have been for the Sumerians, a speck of light in a world of darkness. The first spark of what would become the modern world we live in today.
Thank you Sir, your videos are pieces of puzzle to my fragmented mind. My gratitude for your inspiring passion.
Fabulous as usual .The haunting ,simplistic piano chords at the beginning of your series of great documentaries ,stirs the soul and says to all of us ,vita brevis . Cheers . 😎🥃
Writing from Peru, another cradle of civilization, it is amazing to learn there are so many parallel myths, beliefs, stories between these two worlds, so distant and yet so similar.
Peru is definitely one of the cradles
El hizo video de peru tambien. Pues, de los incas. Peru esta incluyendo
Caral, Peru. Chinchorro nummies, Paracas, Nazca, ect. Gorgeous and mysterious place. There isn't any place in the world that I want to visit more than Peru.
It’s only Cholitas I admire in that part of the World. Well the potato too
There was probably way more association between old and new worlds than we ever dreamed there could have been. If I'm ever able to travel abroad, it will be to Peru, first and foremost. You're so fortunate to live there.
I’m old enough to remember History Channel making shows about actual History. But even then it wasn’t as good as your podcasts. Thank you so much for your effort and time
Third time I've watched this documentary. Just amazing... Thank you!
I wasn’t going to watch this for long. But found myself drawn in, reluctant to pull myself away. Fascinating, engaging, and genuinely worthwhile.
“The Earth Chronicles” by Zecharia Stitchin. These books are the life’s work of archeologist & anthropologist Zecharia Stitchin contain archeological facts of the truth behind Sumerian civilization, the beginning of humanity, the extinction of the dinosaurs, the “great flood”, the “Garden of Eden”, Mt. Sinai’s location & its importance & what really drive the people out & “melted the flesh” so quickly. For everyone interested in not just ancient history but the future of humanity & the trajectory of our technological revolution, “The Earth Chronicles” are a must read. We are in the Dawn of The Zodiacal age of Aquarius & it’s now Enki’s time to rule. The latest congressional hearing of the secrets of an advanced technologically superior civilization are just the beginning. Rejoice, for the cruel monotheistic Rulership of Enki’s traumatized son, Marduk (yes, the king took his name) has ended! Now is the time of the Rulership of our true literal co-creator. That is Enki & Ninharsag, siblings, lovers & co-creators of humans. But it was Enki, by directly breeding with his creations that he empowered with the ability to procreate & attain higher learning. It was young, naive, Anunaki that hastily & greedily using nuclear weapons that were never intended to be used as weapons to destroy Sumerian Civilization. There is so much in these books. There is also the list book of Enki, which he has not let humanity find yet. But I see the signs of Enki coming & I can only hope that in my lifetime he will reveal his book & reveal himself to rule us as the great father, engineer, architect, intellectual & revolutionary with unconditional love for humanity.
2:23:30 it's honestly fascinating that here we are 4700 years later listening to an ancient man's nightmare in vivid detail. History is beautiful.
yes sir
YES!!!🌎👤💀⏳⌛
"Dust is their food and clay their meat..." It shakes up my silly and bizarre assumption that the modern mind, or recognizable people are anything even close to recent.
I am 66 years old. I consider myself well educated. History is acvsorite subject of mine. I have watched thousands of documentaries over the years. Still, this series informs me of things I never learned. The presentation is brilliantly done. At times my heart breaks. Thank you.
Thanks David, that's very kind of you
Wow, thousands of docs watched.... And never once thought that archaeologists are basically making s up?
@@greggh.748 No, that's a very stupid thing to think. Archaeology is subject to rigorous peer review just like the hard sciences. You can go and read the evidence and conclusions yourself if you like.
hopefully ur old heart don't break for these giants, Hebrew!
Can someone interpret or decipher this for me?
Great story telling! I was tearing up by the end
Glad you enjoyed it!
Me and my sons are currently studying Sumerian civilization---this thorough documentary was extraordinarily timely! Thank you for the quality edutainment. Though no amount of thanks would be adequate, we are eternally grateful.
the segment on how the Sumerians counted, our measurements of time, and the 360 degrees to a circle blew my mind. Thanks for teaching me something incredible
I actually loved this documentary because it doesn't have much toxic music, bad animations and is not permeated with high stimulations yet is packed with useful and enjoyable information. Just an awesome adventure! Thanks!
Re - 'toxic music' etc. Well said sir, well said.
@strawberry_shortcake4life Note my quotation marks; I was quoting Ohee Mohammed who wrote it.
Yes! I find that many modern documentaries are full of terrible reenactments, music, and theories. There is a lot to be said for someone who can present the facts in an interesting way without using the above tactics to keep the audience's attention.
So much of background music is unpleasant to music lovers. Often we can mute it but often the narrative is important so the music has to be endured, can't be muted. Not life-threatening, just a nuisance. @strawberry_shortcake4life
Hello, your videos are great and I have watched them many times and enjoyed them every time. I would like to show these videos to other people in my country, but the problem is that not everyone speaks a foreign language. So could you please add subtitles in one of the Slavic languages spoken in the Balkan regions. Thank you. Best regards.
Thank you so so much for this wonderful documentary! I was so engaged the whole way through 💜
Hey, History Channel. This is how a real history documentary is done. Get your act together!
The History Channel's agenda is to peddle narratives, propaganda, not in sharing factual history. They'll never be anything more than what they currently are.
Hey! Come on now @The Night Watcher! No one watches the History Channel anymore.
History Channel is run by Reality TV junkies.
The history channel is doing what it was intended to do gather a profit it is more of a condemnation of American Culture and society then anything else.
"But...but.......its ALIENS!!" - Giorgio Tsoukalos
I’ve been watching history shows for my entire life and this is some of the best content I’ve ever seen.
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This is awesome stuff. I love the long run times, too. Really immerses you if you listen carefully.