Lugal-Zage-Si: King of Sumer
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I've never read anything from the period that hint at the kingdoms and campaigns you describe, prior to Sargon. Yes, Lugash was overthrown, but there were reasons for this, set out in the Lugasdh cuneiform cones. They tie into the rise of Sargon.
One cannot make such sweeping documentaries of this period, I do not think. There is simply too little actual evidence. Indeed, almost nothing at all can be argued without reference to each specific sentence, as each sentence is very much up for interpretation.
Date: 2022-09-10
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Estelle
That ending was so powerful and disgusting at the same time. I've never understood what type of invalids destroys their OWN history.
Actually, it's not only theirs - we all share the history - it's OUR history that is being destroyed by fanatical idiots around the globe. That might be the most disgusting thing after murder and rape of children, people and animals. It makes me so sad that I just want to disappear from this world. At least we know that there are sites that are yet to be found and might teach us more about human history in the future!
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That ending was so powerful and disgusting at the same time. I've never understood what type of invalids destroys their OWN history.
Actually, it's not only theirs - we all share the history - it's OUR history that is being destroyed by fanatical idiots around the globe. That might be the most disgusting thing after murder and rape of children, people and animals. It makes me so sad that I just want to disappear from this world. At least we know that there are sites that are yet to be found and might teach us more about human history in the future!
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Roibu
I made it a point to avoid any information on the destruction of cultural sites by Daesh, knowing how much it would hurt.
Now as I've seen this, I feel that all efforts should be made to eradicate such vermin from the gene pool. I was one for understanding and respect, to an extent inclined towards forgiveness even, but a limit seems to have been crossed, the scales have been tipped.
This must be 1% of the way it felt for all the ancients that saw their heritage destroyed by the latest despot that decided to conquer their land: (
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I made it a point to avoid any information on the destruction of cultural sites by Daesh, knowing how much it would hurt.
Now as I've seen this, I feel that all efforts should be made to eradicate such vermin from the gene pool. I was one for understanding and respect, to an extent inclined towards forgiveness even, but a limit seems to have been crossed, the scales have been tipped.
This must be 1% of the way it felt for all the ancients that saw their heritage destroyed by the latest despot that decided to conquer their land: (
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Geoffrey
Never underestimate the destructiveness of willful ignorance!
Besides the wealth of animal life on this planet, I can't think of anything more essential to preserve than our collective human history; Specifically, the architectural iterations that illustrate our evolving minds. These works speak of war but they are for protection. They speak of god but they are so fully human. They declare cultural specialty but they reveal universal commonalities. I hope we can preserve these ancient constructions.
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Never underestimate the destructiveness of willful ignorance!
Besides the wealth of animal life on this planet, I can't think of anything more essential to preserve than our collective human history; Specifically, the architectural iterations that illustrate our evolving minds. These works speak of war but they are for protection. They speak of god but they are so fully human. They declare cultural specialty but they reveal universal commonalities. I hope we can preserve these ancient constructions.
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Basil
Mesopotamia is very interesting, this is the place where Civilization began and seeing such things makes me realize how much was wasted back then. Only some parts of it survived, sad, at least Egypt could preserve more.
Speaking of beginning, a Ancient Sumerian setting would have been a better time to tell the Origins of the Assassins from Assassins creed.
Hope we will see a video on Hypatia next.
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Mesopotamia is very interesting, this is the place where Civilization began and seeing such things makes me realize how much was wasted back then. Only some parts of it survived, sad, at least Egypt could preserve more.
Speaking of beginning, a Ancient Sumerian setting would have been a better time to tell the Origins of the Assassins from Assassins creed.
Hope we will see a video on Hypatia next.
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Theresa
The people back then actually thought the edge of the world was the Mediterranean. I'm thinking that's where they get the whole earth was covered by water in the flood myths. Because they probably didn't realise that there was other places on the planet other than their little world that they were living in. Love you work History Time. From An Aussie fan from Down Under.
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The people back then actually thought the edge of the world was the Mediterranean. I'm thinking that's where they get the whole earth was covered by water in the flood myths. Because they probably didn't realise that there was other places on the planet other than their little world that they were living in. Love you work History Time. From An Aussie fan from Down Under.
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Emad
As a descendant of the Akkadian/Assyrian people this video was very pleasant to watch. Also the destruction of our ancient cities is a terrible thing to witness, and I hope that the international community will be more diligent about protecting these valuable sites to help preserve them for future generations to be able to learn about some of the earliest civilizations.
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As a descendant of the Akkadian/Assyrian people this video was very pleasant to watch. Also the destruction of our ancient cities is a terrible thing to witness, and I hope that the international community will be more diligent about protecting these valuable sites to help preserve them for future generations to be able to learn about some of the earliest civilizations.
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Jon
The wars in Iraq and Syria had nothing to do with politics, culture, nor oil money. The purpose was always to destroy as much Ancient relics as possible. There are certain religious groups wanting to erase all else from time, in so that only their ideas will persist as truth, through time, in the eyes of the regular people. It's a disgrace beyond belief
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The wars in Iraq and Syria had nothing to do with politics, culture, nor oil money. The purpose was always to destroy as much Ancient relics as possible. There are certain religious groups wanting to erase all else from time, in so that only their ideas will persist as truth, through time, in the eyes of the regular people. It's a disgrace beyond belief
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OrphanPaper
destroy a people it a little dramatic it destroys a concuss state, ,of the previous elite, the destruction of such sights denies a factual study unfortunately that study is all t often politicized by some group, i would think it was they were looking for loot most likely on roomers of hidden gold of kings
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destroy a people it a little dramatic it destroys a concuss state, ,of the previous elite, the destruction of such sights denies a factual study unfortunately that study is all t often politicized by some group, i would think it was they were looking for loot most likely on roomers of hidden gold of kings
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Lars
I believe Orwell also said something like: 1982 was a warning not an instruction manual. Thanks for helping us connect the dots now missing in this very important geografical and cultural region. Allas none of us will be able to visit these sights in the future
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I believe Orwell also said something like: 1982 was a warning not an instruction manual. Thanks for helping us connect the dots now missing in this very important geografical and cultural region. Allas none of us will be able to visit these sights in the future
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Rossus
I'm very curious about if it is at least one city from Ancient Mesopotamia still inhabitted up until modern days?
I know that Mosul-Nineveh kinda fits this, but still there were more than 1000 years between destruction of Nineveh and foundation of Mosul.
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I'm very curious about if it is at least one city from Ancient Mesopotamia still inhabitted up until modern days?
I know that Mosul-Nineveh kinda fits this, but still there were more than 1000 years between destruction of Nineveh and foundation of Mosul.
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Jeffrey
I'm taking an art history class right now for Penn State. and I'm literally watching your videos on Sumeria and Assyria/ Akkadia instead of my lectures, your are legit a much better presenter then my professor and it's not even close. WELL DONE!
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I'm taking an art history class right now for Penn State. and I'm literally watching your videos on Sumeria and Assyria/ Akkadia instead of my lectures, your are legit a much better presenter then my professor and it's not even close. WELL DONE!
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Henri
Informative and interesting video! I recommend fixing the issues with audio (music keeps changing jarringly) and avoid the overly-dramatic rhetorical style. Adopting a more natural method of describing these events would help. Just a few pointers!
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Informative and interesting video! I recommend fixing the issues with audio (music keeps changing jarringly) and avoid the overly-dramatic rhetorical style. Adopting a more natural method of describing these events would help. Just a few pointers!
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Brendan
70 years from now we will be reading stories in the news about Daesh Loot being found in secret vaults the way we hear about Nazi treasures today. It's the same crew stealing stuff and hiding it away now as then, the globalist war machine.
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70 years from now we will be reading stories in the news about Daesh Loot being found in secret vaults the way we hear about Nazi treasures today. It's the same crew stealing stuff and hiding it away now as then, the globalist war machine.
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Horror
Very good mini-documentary; but it's Sumer, not Sumeria. More importantly, though, few people give Lugalzagezzi the credit he deserves, and you did.
And why are people destroying all this stuff? Is it religious reasons or what?
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Very good mini-documentary; but it's Sumer, not Sumeria. More importantly, though, few people give Lugalzagezzi the credit he deserves, and you did.
And why are people destroying all this stuff? Is it religious reasons or what?
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cynderfan2233
The middle east is cursed to be a combat zone. People have been fighting there since the beginning of history and will continue to fight there until its end. The soil is stained with 5000 years of blood and ambitions.
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The middle east is cursed to be a combat zone. People have been fighting there since the beginning of history and will continue to fight there until its end. The soil is stained with 5000 years of blood and ambitions.
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Monsieur
It'll never not be absolutely incredible to me, that thousands upon thousands of years later, we'd still know the names and stories of these people. I wonder what they'd think about that. Could they even fathom it?
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It'll never not be absolutely incredible to me, that thousands upon thousands of years later, we'd still know the names and stories of these people. I wonder what they'd think about that. Could they even fathom it?
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Marc
The end almost tears me apart, wasn't expecting it. Can only thing of how much I would like to do something about it, only to fully realize that I can't, some of the most heartbreaking events in my hole life.
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The end almost tears me apart, wasn't expecting it. Can only thing of how much I would like to do something about it, only to fully realize that I can't, some of the most heartbreaking events in my hole life.
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Bufoferrata
Great Mini-documentary. Solid information and very informative. Terrific visuals too. Any chance of episodes on Elam and or Mitanni? They're important cultures, but obscure. Cheers!
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Great Mini-documentary. Solid information and very informative. Terrific visuals too. Any chance of episodes on Elam and or Mitanni? They're important cultures, but obscure. Cheers!
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history
Thank you so much for doing these videos. I enjoy the way you present history and touch upon figures that are not well known like Lugal-Zage-Si and Anitta. Keep up the good work.
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Thank you so much for doing these videos. I enjoy the way you present history and touch upon figures that are not well known like Lugal-Zage-Si and Anitta. Keep up the good work.
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