8. The Sumerians - Fall of the First Cities

[@ellenrichardson7819]

I cannot tell you just how much I enjoy and am enriched by your episodes. Thank you

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you Ellen, that's very kind

[@drissab6606]

To to

[@MediVacPack]

Well said ❤

[@androiduser4162]

its the best documentaries on youtube

[@Boreas11]

Your contribution to the general public's understanding of history is invaluable. Cheers.

[@ChidzCLAW]

This made me smile

[@CarloDRTrafficante]

Is that you Boreas from Athens living in NY?

[@Priest_Of_Zebak]

Thanks for donating!

[@thorniel]

@@frankcoccimiglio6258 $50 isn't much bud lol

[@woozy607]

@@thorniel how bout u donate something money bags

[@BlackXWolfe]

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.

[@JanitaShowaars]

If you are willing to look for it, real history and science is out there.

[@mikeherdz1654]

@@JanitaShowaars science and cats. A woman of culture.👨🏿‍💻

[@corwinweber693]

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

[@caractacusbrittania7442]

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.

[@yutongwang929]

You made me laugh so hard hahahahh

[@danielscott1409]

This was absolutely outstanding. Hard to believe it's available for free on KZbin. Very high quality.

[@Harry-ji2bh]

Perhaps a1 performed this almost surpalitive rendition for us??? At any rate it was outstanding

[@dsjim1]

I feel like i owe the creator at least 50 dollars for this video alone, never have i felt so much value about other creators

[@cattymajiv]

I agree completely! His work is masterful, and this one is surely his masterpiece. It had me weeping buckets for all of the Sumerians, long dead and so long gone. I've never felt so deeply for a lost civilization before. This is true art.

[@tarekchelmeran1439]

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.

[@clawpuss2]

Well said.

[@hassanabdikarimmohamed2505]

Sumerians weren't even arab or semitic their language is closer to Cushitic languages like Somali and north African Berber

[@alissa6]

@@hassanabdikarimmohamed2505 They came from east Arabia not Africa.

[@hassanabdikarimmohamed2505]

@@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

[@hassanabdikarimmohamed2505]

@@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

[@m4anow]

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.

[@joshuasmith-holley72]

its get a view from someone just clicking on it or it starting to autoplay

[@anne-marieobrien3349]

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[@rockydubois2418]

About 350 of those views were from me. Nearly every night I watch it to calm myself down to sleep

[@johnstonyt4140]

This is deep

[@markhughes7927]

Astonishing isn’t it?

[@waynebrown1403]

It's interesting how many people are hungry for true historical information such as this. Keep sharing

[@brianday67]

Not true. Christianity didn't exist yet for about 2,000 years. Watch The Great Courses Empires Before Alexander The Great for real information.

[@reality-check100]

For sure bc all other things are BE and never true

[@AFGsultanZ]

More people are also interested in history now than before, but it’s the internet that plays a big role in this, plus traveling as well and documentaries/entertainment. Same can be said with science and many other things.

[@jenstrudenau9134]

There is no true information. There are only artifacts and vast layers of interpretation.

[@Ysf4000]

@@jenstrudenau9134 what about this documentary

[@gotmike]

This is absolutely incredible. I discovered this channel while It auto played while I was sleeping. Now that I have time while awake to digest it I am astounded by just how much better this is than any documentary I have seen in recent memory. This is how history shows should be!

[@AhmedAlKaabi82]

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.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you Ahmed! You have a beautiful country.

[@littlered7820]

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 !!

[@AhmedAlKaabi82]

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.

[@sebastianborchers85]

​@@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.

[@AhmedAlKaabi82]

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.

[@philiphuebner9565]

Fantastic documentary, thank you for all this hard work bringing to life ancient history.

[@kar-70]

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).

[@FallofCivilizations]

My pleasure. I have visited Iraq a few times and it is a beautiful country.

[@aaronwimmers8904]

​@@kevinkammueller7553Keep ignorant nonsense to yourself

[@duffgordon9005]

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..

[@tasosm2253]

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

[@kar-70]

@@tasosm2253 One of the civilizations that I enjoy researching is the ancient Greek civilizations. I admire them. There is also a Greek theater built by Alexander the Great that is still in Babylon. I cannot describe the feeling when going to it and sitting on the stands. Thank you for your beautiful words ❤️

[@Rama-zy9nr]

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.

[@michaelsotomayor5001]

Syrian woman are so beautiful

[@edhopkins6589]

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 :-)

[@nicolas2970]

I agree 100% with your reply well said!

[@angeliquemarquis]

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!!!

[@mariarivera9207]

Hi I am from Puerto Rico where I was taught about the Sumerians. However, our history 8th grade book did not have all the answers I wanted. Therefore, as I grew up in read everything I get about The Sumerians. Thanks for the video.

[@ldawg7117]

This is one of the most.. if not THE most professionally done, educational, absolutely fascinating channels on KZbin.

[@bigdummy9205]

thanks john mcguirk

[@jepulis6674]

No. Stock pics and annoying narrator. Pure dogshit

[@JesusSavesSouls]

@@jepulis6674 Show me O enlightened one, an example of your "amazing" taste.

[@ShakeelAhmad-vh7iv]

Well said, but please applaud the documentry and its contents now, not the Channel, per se...THANKS

[@Draregkoeliekalie]

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.

[@pedroalves6425]

BBC level or beyond level of quality, The content, the editing, everything. Congratulations. This is the epitome of what KZbin can be,

[@Neoentrophy]

BBC and quality are not two words that belong in the same sentence.

[@br4jj4]

FlourishWitherDie that was my train of thought as well

[@louiseleite3866]

BBC, - Biased Broadcasting Corporation

[@wreagfe]

@@maoama Why would you want to see something on Netflix or NatGeo if it's RIGHT HERE?

[@louiseleite3866]

@@maoama Netflix is disgusting.

[@Charlymusicification]

Thank you for your work and passion. You are a fantastic story teller and yet you manage to incorporate so much info and content. I am passionate about history and « human knowledge », and your channel is a gold mine. I discovered your channel after loosing my adored younger brother. Way too fast. And way too young, from one of the harshest cancer. Your voice has helped me find sleep in sleepless nights. And there is a form of comfort (for lack of better world) in seeing that, like men, civilisations, old and young, as powerful as they seem, can fall, more or less abruptly. There is no hint of justice in this, just fate. Our only answer is to cherish and cultivate what we have while it lasts, and if we can, try to be wise enough to make it last. Merci Paul, you bring peace, intelligence and knowledge to this world.

[@bradnitzsche2436]

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

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you Brad, I really appreciate it!

[@mvallent9273]

@Thomas Johnson thank you Greetings from the Netherlands

[@nohatenohypenohatenohype9779]

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

[@JamesWayne-kn1yg]

@zahranejem1995 Billy Carson , and some others are exploring this site for those who are interested . Google Billy Carson .

[@chriskola3822]

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.

[@pattywolford]

Same here!

[@user-uq2lq3dn3i]

SAME! I LOVE IT

[@mariaiatan3953]

Same. Also i am now unable to fall asleep without it 😂

[@MaskOfAgamemnon]

Extremely rewatchable content! I've sent this to anyone I could.

[@geigertec5921]

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.

[@dropshot3113]

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.

[@bradacus1373]

nice feedback :)

[@georgiosdoumas2446]

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.

[@dropshot3113]

@@georgiosdoumas2446 Croatia.

[@heariam7557]

@@dropshot3113 hate I didnt know more, as I had neighbor from croatia and could have learned lots!

[@كرارالسومري-و8ض]

No somer and akad and babylon and ashor iraqi pepiles not iran

[@Crazy_Diamond_75]

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.

[@FluxDecay]

Sumerian civilization is so old that Babalon had legends about it, that is truly mind-blowing.

[@raymondchavez560]

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....

[@dayseyemonkey]

There were archaeologists in ancient Egypt 😮👍🤣

[@RJL612]

That's because the Sumarians lived there before it was called Babylon.

[@kokocaptainqc]

@@RJL612 thanks grand general obvious

[@RJL612]

@@kokocaptainqc that was my point.

[@SunShine-sn9ek]

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

[@asst.prof.hatimghadhban3714]

Yes, it is. From Baghdad

[@SunShine-sn9ek]

I am from Bagdad too 👍

[@floresaza253]

Iraq is a very history rich country and hopefully much of human history's artifacts haven't been destroyed by war.

[@mattematsson554]

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!

[@whywhy1702]

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.

[@c0mrad393]

I didn't know just how much ancient history interested me until i ran across this channel. Many thanks for these videos! I don't remember how many times i have watched/listened to this one.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks my friend, very kind of you.

[@Glenn-F-Rice]

If it had been presented this way in school we would have learned a lot more

[@AverageAmerican]

you paid 20 pounds for garbage, Hebrew!

[@Erupeeru]

Q

[@smokeyMacpot4200]

​@Glenn-F-Rice it is interesting that our history in the west starts with the Bible. Not even much on egyptians, no mention of years before that.

[@motorcop505]

This is an incredibly professional series that one could mistake for being from National Geographic or the History Channel, instead of a private KZbin creator. Thanks so much for sharing these stories with the world. They are greatly appreciated.

[@hectorcorona9536]

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!

[@b0rder.-991]

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.

[@rwuthenow]

I do the same!

[@ivangorelik1122]

Yes. It's like "The Donner Party"...

[@gobbagu]

Uhh history is about learning like read a book too, go to a library, instead of sleeping to it

[@b0rder.-991]

@@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

[@andrewlawrence5934]

Do you dream of the Sumerians, then?

[@LSV-cooLL]

Dude, I’ve watched a plethora of historical documentaries on KZbin 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

[@FallofCivilizations]

Cheers Luke, very kind of you

[@Go-Dawgs]

I'm going back to watch them Again in order. You're exactly right, these are the best on KZbin!!

[@shabbirhussain6431]

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.❤

[@cattymajiv]

@infiniteshoeblack It's undeniably a masterpeice! ❤❤❤

[@ParallaxView111]

​@@FallofCivilizationsdo you have a book to accompany the podcast that shows a graphic representation of the timeline? I had a book like that for my survey of art history class, but lost it when I moved. I'm looking for an educational guide for my kids to help them understand history.

[@connorvadams]

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.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks my friend, I'm glad you think so

[@dukeon]

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.

[@AverageAmerican]

not like giants made things...

[@aimefrancklin2980]

😂 0:02 😂 0:❤😂2 ❤

[@aimefrancklin2980]

0:02 0:02 0:02 0:02 ❤😂

[@Jgjules]

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.

[@JOHN----DOE]

Its accurate level of detail is just astounding. Better than most college classes. Lots better.

[@nathanielcargile7135]

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!

[@westcoastmex629]

The best thing the rulers could of done is prepared the people for a mass exodus nature was bound to call the shots.

[@norml.hugh-mann]

@@westcoastmex629 wth does that have to do with the comment?

[@MrTheatrick]

This is KZbin mate the video is not the product we are

[@BenDover-nh8ze]

Technically it was just another social media like my space was

[@pastorhershman5936]

Well said. You are correct.

[@stevenweaver3386]

A truly wonderful documentary. No ancient aliens, too loud background music, wild conjecture. Just a knowledgeable narrator, lots of fact, description of the society, how they lived, worshipped, their history, origins as much as can be determined. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and look forward to viewing other posts.

[@ElGordoElGordito]

He mentioned Enki and the Fish man those were ancient aliens

[@alfiabdina1255]

After watching episodes of Sumerian, Assyrian, Nabatean and Egypt, now I really want your version for history of the Persian Empire. Like my life won't be complete without it, so please consider to make it. As a History nerd, I really love your podcasts!

[@redbaskett]

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.

[@ismailnyeyusof3520]

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.

[@iconiclust]

Babylon has been cursed. As soon as Saddam tried to rebuild it, Iraq was destroyed. Fear the LORD.

[@redbaskett]

@@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.

[@mikeat53]

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.

[@mikeat53]

@@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.

[@jeffhill1107]

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

[@falcon9983]

Hang in there big homie. I get you. One step one breath, one day at a time. You will get past this.

[@lutherchan1067]

Your not alone buddy , life around you

[@melissafarrugia9531]

Keep strong ❤ all these trials are just the exam.

[@jeffhill1107]

@@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

[@jeffhill1107]

Thanks @@lutherchan1067 appreciate that

[@Ghoststone1]

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.

[@a.r.tavares1322]

What touches you particularly about the Sumerians? (Just curious)

[@emytann7838]

@@a.r.tavares1322 yes, what? now i am curious to 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@ertrupik670]

Beginnings, in my case.

[@junkyardsanta8814]

@@a.r.tavares1322 Show me where the bad Sumerian touched you haha

[@christophercrock]

A. Rogado mmmomoooommkom

[@CD-lx6sc]

My favorite one in the whole collection! This my eighth time watching it, I am so overjoyed Paul is sharing his gifts of bringing history to life with all of us. I really need to donate soon!

[@harishthethird]

Tenth here!

[@fabiodafonseca3879]

That is really a fascinating episode, I am studying with a crazy interest pre-collapse Bronze Age civilizations, so much amazing ancient history and this podcast is so well researched and written.

[@CD-lx6sc]

@fabiodafonseca3879 you said it! Very high quality production.

[@ai.botfinder]

>circulate usd to fellow citizens who use usd or hurt by natural disaster >send usd outside where usd is used to a random online My algorithm finds bots

[@ai.botfinder]

🤡 u r the reason y ur country is poor

[@brycetomecek5065]

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.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed!

[@Smokkedandslammed]

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.

[@brycetomecek5065]

Fall of Civilizations please keep making more. I’ve always wanted to learn this. This is beyond superb quality.

[@markdemell8056]

@@Smokkedandslammed Now the WATCHERS are using cellular phones as a leash. The Meek shall Inherit the EARTH ! Halleluyah,amein.

[@MrFloppyHare]

@@markdemell8056 Yaaaawwwn

[@nataliekay286]

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 ❤

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you, that's incredibly kind!

[@elamite66]

@@FallofCivilizations I will second that!

[@marcelooofenwonken4251]

And I third

[@jackdarby2168]

Nice playlists you got Natalie!

[@allroundalpha1434]

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...

[@monatomicgold]

This is an incredibly moving and emotional account of one of the most fascinating times in human history. The way the Sumerians came up with recording intervals of time blew my mind. As did many of the stories. Thank you very much for producing this endlessly rich production! I can’t wait to listen to the rest of the series!

[@jmansfield8554]

That pretty much exactly sums up my position as well. The narrator refers to himself as a ‘storyteller’ and he most definitely is.

[@jmaxit3]

@@jmansfield8554 8ovd

[@d.davidpecirep7973]

@@jmansfield8554 🐴🦉🥯🧅🧅🧅🪰🪰🦉🪰🦉

[@sweetsummerrain8086]

And, imo, it should have been first in the series, then Akkad, Assyria, Babylon, etc ...

[@terrymark3345]

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.

[@The88Cheat]

The fact that ancient peoples stumbled across cities that were ancient to them is amazing. How cool that would have been.

[@zed332l]

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....

[@jhake67]

Could it be that the sumerians came from mohenja daro or the harappan civilization people?

[@maksimderinskiy2325]

Kind of like us? We’ll be ancient some day

[@jhake67]

@@maksimderinskiy2325 yeah... that is true!

[@enry898]

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?

[@monkeywrench2800]

Paul.... As someone who has spent my entire life studying ancient civilizations, I am completely stunned by your presentation. Thank you.

[@bethslater1664]

I, as well! Magnificent! Every aspect of the presentation: remarkable!

[@monkeywrench2800]

@DASH RYNDAR Gotta admit, quality dumpster pumping is a lost art.

[@walterjohnson2031]

C a "”””"""9600 pup

[@danieliler886]

I am only partially stunned and retain use if my right side

[@christophorfaust2457]

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???

[@alexandervapnyar3979]

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

[@jacquelinefaulknall8513]

The Fall of Civilizations is one of the best things on KZbin. Informative and poetic. Beautiful.

[@lotfibouhedjeur]

When a 2.5-hour high quality history channel video gets over 9 million views I regain faith in humanity.

[@Gabriel.4190]

You should have gained faith for the man who edited this video

[@lotfibouhedjeur]

@@Gabriel.4190 Already have faith in him.

[@istvanberta1908]

Views for sale

[@loso9920]

The millions dollar question is how many of those 9 million viewers actually finished watching the video.

[@gabrielamirica9384]

@@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 .

[@zaynqahtani8882]

easily one of the most beautiful and heart moving documentaries I have ever watched about Sumeria. I thank you for your sensitivity and attention to detail, for your storytelling skills and interweaving of geology, geography, history, art and myth. Just truly phenomenal.

[@yakuzzagg1171]

As an Iraqi i want to thank you about this massive documentary and showing the world our history nicely done sir thanks .

[@troyevans6355]

Respect. -Regular guy U.S. Citizen.

[@edhopkins6589]

I am in agreement. Respect.

[@jeremy8797]

@Yakuzza gg agreed. I am an American. I understand our two countries have had a troubled past, but peace to you and your family.

[@GuyFreeman5041]

It is amazing how connected the human race is. I just wish we could get along

[@thomashanson9069]

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. ✌🏻️✌🏻️✌🏻️✌🏻️✌🏻️✌🏻️✌🏻️✌🏻️✌🏻️✌🏻️

[@dominicfelixgbordoe3657]

Incredible production quality on this ancient history documentary. It felt like I was traveling back in time

[@TheEddy81092]

I love this. Finally someone talking about Sumerians without jumping to aliens. It's refreshing. Definitely subscribing.

[@Monkeyshaman]

But I mean come on, is aliems.

[@beinanye]

What? You mean they may not be aliens...?! Heart broken...

[@juilliardarcangel4986]

"Ancient aliens theories suggest"

[@KwasiRaEl411]

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.

[@illuminatedturds6777]

Aliens? We are aliens.

[@teachasse6114]

Why am I only now discovering your channel? As a fellow historian , journalist and a writer I can say that you posses an intrinsic, enigmatic , ethereal talent for utmost captivating storytelling. I was immersed breathless in the poetic narrative from the first minutes to the very end. You captured perfectly the melancholy and nostalgia of human worlds long gone in their striking historical , cultural and human context. I have never been more enthralled by such brilliant poetic reconstruction of past human lives. The effortless fusion of different genres like poetry, archeology, geography, geology , history and modern media made your narrative even more extraordinary. Your work is of the highest, most exceptional quality out there.Someone compared Gabriel Garcia Marquez magical realism to emerging from a dream. I compare your masterful storytelling as emerging from a time capsule. Congratulations, on your phenomenal work, Paul

[@araxange28]

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!

[@saintless]

Not just history.. this video makes me want to dust of my chemistry, trig, geology, etc. text books too.

[@Graeberwave]

Now go read The Dawn of Everything

[@marktazz4521]

If I was taught history the way this man narrates the video, I most certainly would have slept in class more...

[@Graeberwave]

@@marktazz4521 So you want him to narrate the video from inside a classroom? Shut the f up.

[@Oliwood_entertainment]

Facts

[@Itsthejourneypodcast]

I'm in my first semester of an archeology degree in Turin, Italy. Both my classes now are about Mesopotamia and it is fascinating. I'm continually amazed by this history, and that I made it through 16 years of US education and learned almost nothing about this. This podcast has been really helpful in giving me a base to build on as I dive deeper into the archeology, history, and art history of Mesopotamia. Thank you and well done!

[@anderszettergren4302]

Outstanding. This is the way history should be told. Calm and non dramatic voice makes this even better.

[@californiawildlife3332]

I suppose the voice for history should be different from the voice for animal channels.

[@openview8463]

It needs more black faces.

[@cristianvillanueva8782]

And no cheesey reenactments either.

[@maxherrlin241]

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.

[@junekroner6382]

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.

[@oskar6607]

This is better than just about 99% of the historical documentaries on TV/cable. Great!

[@alexendresantos6329]

Hi no

[@errolgill5379]

@@alexendresantos6329 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111

[@christophertracy4377]

Yes, when the History channel is now known 4 Ancient Aliens which is a joke.

[@Winged_Snek]

Absolutely.

[@supremecommander6529]

99%? I can't even name one that is better on TV/Cable.

[@Kasperthelarsen02]

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 :)

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you, that really means a lot!

[@jjmmjj33]

Yes, what Kasperthelarsen02 said. Looking forward to watching some others. Respect and thanx

[@dayangmarikit6860]

@@FallofCivilizations - Please make an episode for the Minoan civilization.

[@silentsteph2689]

Kasperthelarsen02 yeah what @Kasperthelarsen said !! Well narrated.. thanks

[@MaciejBogdanStepien]

The same here. I put those vids up again and again when it's bedtime for me. Quite immersing. Because of quality.

[@Mr.Daniel297]

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.

[@AurelianBrother]

Glad you found it... If you're anything like 50% of us get ready to rewatch it a bajillion times over the coming months/years and each time it makes me think on the ancients and humanity

[@CTStatz]

I’ve been watching history shows for my entire life and this is some of the best content I’ve ever seen.

[@cylinder02]

A

[@tim1883]

Indeed!

[@AFriedChicken]

This is awesome stuff. I love the long run times, too. Really immerses you if you listen carefully.

[@1978JonBullock]

26 million views after 3 years. Amazing work with no mention of aliens. Great thanks.

[@christopherlane5238]

Thank GAWD for that!

[@LivE-cs6cd]

“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.

[@marcgottlieb9579]

@@christopherlane5238 We will experiece what happened in 24..The Sun will rise in the West for 9 days..

[@botchvinik8668]

And now 27 million views. What a beautiful piece of creative, educational work! A gem of a podcast!

[@Samtuvelo]

Humans ARE aliens :D it's all the same thing. just life.

[@EhunterL]

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.

[@markdemell8056]

The Watchers are still here,they still hold the leash but now it is a cellular phone.

[@EhunterL]

@RuleofVicus It is possible but the archaeological record at the moment points to this current epoch.

[@ax-mentreeservicemikecombs132]

@@markdemell8056 8th 77ttni

[@allroundalpha1434]

What about the many tablets describing interactions with their rulers The Anunnaki ??

[@Moose803]

@@allroundalpha1434 fakes

[@godfreecharlie]

I've come home to find KZbin 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.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks my friend, welcome back

[@jeannined7532]

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!

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you my friend, very kind of you!

[@mkf628]

@@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.

[@keithrobinson7201]

These comments have allready said (more succinctly than I) itall, wonderfull.

[@Glenn-F-Rice]

That was the most heartfelt comment ive ever heard. With all my heart. Thank you.

[@Glenn-F-Rice]

​@@mkf628wasnt that amazing. Finding the best humans in a comment section. Restored my soul.

[@guitraj12]

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.

[@downloadableskills]

At least until someone kicks the last power cord from.the wall on all our servers.... But yeah puts things into perspective.

[@rufusfauxnom5737]

@@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.

[@danielmelnikov2011]

@@rufusfauxnom5737 I think in a nanosecond we send more data than all existing information on clay tablets

[@jerrybender6763]

Only if we put it in stone; like they did.

[@snaps7736]

I have been an avid learner of Ancient Civilizations and cultures for almost 30 years. I can’t express enough how much I enjoyed this video/podcast! Fantastic to see someone bring the Sumerians back to life with such detail! Bravo to you sir and your team! Amazing!

[@theGENIUSofART-understood]

can you recommend some books?

[@mike79patton]

@@theGENIUSofART-understood I really like One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest.

[@planetpoog]

@Darren Murphy what??? is there a parallel between the two that I’ve failed to notice?

[@yskim1800]

Can’t believe I am watching this quality video for free. KZbin is not always a waste of time.

[@mariaegonzalez4232]

What a gift for me, with your voice and the way you narrate this awesome theme. Is as if I was in front of you. I am 76 years old and just went to elementary school, but in those days we learned a little tiny bit of these cultures. Thank you so much for this opportunity to keep learning in such a wonderful way! Blessing on your way for you to keep doing this and May your life be surrounded with all the blessings of health love and prosperity! Mayu.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you Maria, I'm so glad you're enjoying.

[@errrkt]

3 years later and i still return to revisit this often. best sumer content hands down.

[@LivE-cs6cd]

“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.

[@TheMusicalKnokcers]

Same, i didn't even realizes it now has 30 M views that's crazy for such a long video

[@TheDavcrz5]

It is staggering to Comprehend this Civilization lasted for 7000 years!!! People don't realise the impact of the Sumerian civiization has had on planet from farming, math, writting, arts, religion the basis of all civilization from east to west stretching from Europe, North Africa ,Mideast,India,China, etc. The judeo Christian Islamic religion all borrowed heavily from orginal Sumerian religion. Just to many area's to cover. Thank you for putting this together.

[@napoleonnapoleon5594]

I agreed with you 100/ percent

[@Gypseygirls]

Wahooo that's amazing...ty..

[@americansoil8260]

Just imagine who taught them and so forth….

[@asdf123311]

I am not saying it was aliens... but it was aliens

[@TheDavcrz5]

@@asdf123311 If it was Aliens as you say then why take 7000 years! Where pretty clever primates they could have advanced our civilization 500 or 1000 years!!!SMH Take all that time just to see it collapse, it doesn't seem that if were Aliens that came to our planet and spent all this time effort as well as resources. Just too watch it all fall. What moronic 🤪 statement you made. Question for you is earth 🌎also flat?

[@sba8710]

That lament was one of the most beautiful heart wrenching poems. I’m going to have to watch this video a few more times

[@chrisciccolini216]

This is my fifth listen and I keep learning new things 10/10. You're an incredibly talented writer, story teller, and speaker. Thank you for these videos

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks for listening!

[@laetitialogan2002]

I've lost count of how many times I've listened..its incredible..

[@ryanbaker7404]

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.

[@corvus1970]

Shaka. When the walls fell.

[@AnonymusHippopotamus]

Temba, his arms wide

[@deliaabc8519]

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

[@aandredaandred3378]

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. :)

[@ocevicheband502]

Gilgamesh witnessed the ' Shem ' lifting off from Baalbek platform.

[@sidneyevans9821]

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.

[@110jasonmorgan]

Peru is definitely one of the cradles

[@mpforeverunlimited]

El hizo video de peru tambien. Pues, de los incas. Peru esta incluyendo

[@BSIII]

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.

[@inyomoufizaWabbit]

It’s only Cholitas I admire in that part of the World. Well the potato too

[@anndriggers6660]

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.

[@naota3k]

This channel is an absolute gold mine. I was never interested in history growing up, but now as I grow older and approach 40, I find these kinds of videos to be valuable and fascinating beyond belief. Thank you for your amazing work and passion sharing these stories with us.

[@Iiwii11]

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.

[@bl8346]

Right... I just can't control my tears, very overwhelming feeling of greatness and history

[@victoracedomatellan5416]

I just love the balance between rigorous historical fact and mesmerizing storytelling

[@arrowsplayground]

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[@arrowsplayground]

Oh

[@greenvelvet]

You nailed it

[@junrielcelocia8355]

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[@webercaxx]

Commenting for the algorithm. Content like this is so appreciated by the community. Thank you so much for the dedication and professionalism you pour into these videos.

[@cypto_203]

same

[@robertmorgan9112]

The only one I have to

[@handlehandlehandle]

same

[@agrojester1156]

Sames

[@healzbichgaming]

Bump

[@syfieldsjr1576]

Wow…I’m speechless! No aliens in this quality Doc. Just the truth!

[@jasmineluxemburg6200]

Beautifully narrated and photographically illustrated, the quoted words almost poetic ! I first read of this ancient city and civilisation when I was fourteen, more than sixty years ago ! I was mesmerised ! So deserving of this admiration and respect !

[@schoolhomevrtechnologyassi6286]

_YOU_ seem like a _LOVELY PERSON!_ ;")

[@lorellebernard7532]

Maybe you read the same article from national geographic! I was disappointed not to see the pictures from that magazine that made such a huge impression on me as a child.

[@gangstar8652]

74 years young and watching KZbin . Got to love that.

[@osamahmousa]

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.

[@FallofCivilizations]

I visited once! An incredible landscape

[@johnny4055]

That would be amazing to see :)

[@danield8059]

@Adam Hansen I wouldn't call living there in modern times lucky but it really is beautiful

[@janecheshire5504]

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!

[@windhammer1237]

I'd love to see it. Greetings from Texas.

[@esmailiyou]

end of the National Geography and BBC era. this documentary is more than just professional..

[@besiprimitif9513]

I can't believe it's on KZbin

[@0001nika]

@alison webster is this supposed to be helpful

[@greglogan7706]

@@0001nika It is a huge issue - Murdoch is deceit

[@Utahskiing1]

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?

[@jannickpetersen2658]

@@Utahskiing1 But, are we doing our part in giving it better odds? Nobody has time to think properly anymot anyways...

[@ShadCorliss]

I enjoyed The Sumerians - Fall of the First Cities. Thank you for shareing your love of ancient history with us.

[@nightstalker638]

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

[@squidikka]

The part where you explain how we still use Sumerian mathematics is just mindblowing to me.

[@gedheadwind2648]

yeap got it right first time. . ..

[@jimofaotearoa3636]

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.

[@docsmoovbrain1524]

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!

[@hasanalbattat7600]

What minute please

[@b0rder.-991]

@@docsmoovbrain1524 imagine if we had more or less than 10 fingers or different numbers of sections. Would hours and minutes be different lengths?

[@ebrennie]

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.

[@LivE-cs6cd]

“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.

[@PaulSmith-tt7tf]

As We

[@gagamba9198]

_'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.

[@alaahamza62]

I am not an Iraqi guy. I am from the people who the sumarians described as barbaric mountain people who eat raw meat. I am from Lebanon, the holy land, the land of God's forest. I've always been fascinated by the civilization history and humanity, such as the Egyptians and Mesopotamians. What a great start first seed of the civilastion for the humanity and what they have become now. It's truly saddening to see how miserable those inherited we people have become nowadays. This is really sad, but as Ibn Khaldun said, with every empire that rises higher, it will eventually face a fall. Thank you for the stunning show. Keep going

[@alaahamza62]

@PacmanBrunner haahhaaha ......🤡🤡

[@lol-20]

عادي اللبنانيين يمونون علينا حتى لو قتلونا ودمروا تاريخنا 😂

[@alaahamza62]

@@lol-20 I'm confused... Can you explain where Lebanese have caused harm to your people and your history? Did I miss something in history?

[@g.g7427]

@PacmanBrunnerNo they are not 😂 they are Levantine lol which means not Black !!

[@Signofevil_Smile4theCam]

A very rare example of documenting skills simply based on facts! No exaggeration of facts, no hailing of superlatives, no extra adding of whatever action, calm and slow picture/camera movings that allow the watcher to dive into the movie and become one with the documentary. Simply stunning footage and well matching background audio. This got to be the best crafted modern days documentaries available!

[@sugarhye5]

All the episodes on this channel are excellent, however, this one is special. It is quite exceptional. Through your storytelling, I felt the desperation of the last king like it were my own. And the telling of the dream at the very end was so powerful, i was left in tears and in awe. Thank you

[@bobk2966]

I agree all episodes are exceptional but this one is amazing. It stands out, it's almost like meditation, and also to realize that we all came from there, all of us are genetics our language, I'm proud to be a human

[@Wasteland88]

Yeah, that dream was something very powerful. It hits your emotions.

[@MisstaLockechannel]

"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

[@aidacailar1126]

Ancient literature was outstanding. I doubt any living author nowadays could write so eloquently and beautifully.

[@joeschmoe24-7]

Its so deep that i honestly don't even completely get it

[@MossyMozart]

@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.

[@TitusVarus]

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.

[@riverlady982]

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.

[@rodriguezdiazlaura]

I watched your documentary: ace writing, visuals, pace, Clarity, narration, in short: Love it!!! Gracias from Spain

[@TangledEarth]

To this very day this documentary from top to bottom is by far the best source of information related to the Sumerian history.

[@mcbeevee2]

M. M. M

[@XolaniSethole]

This documentary says sumerians where more advanced that Egyptian but the attempt at a pyramid looks like a failed attempt at copying.

[@tonyl4264]

This is fascinating! Wow.

[@viacrucishector1821]

@@XolaniSetholeThe 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

[@turtlegrams6582]

Please on youtube > Ur and The Chaldese via EvenAtTheDoors (1000 × better than this video)

[@rosbly]

The quality of the documentary, the voice, everything is well calibrated. I was curious to see it and now I feel like I couldn't have spent my time better. Thanks for the work you provided

[@bellyfiore1]

I can’t thank you enough for your soothing voice and great story telling. I closed my eyes and listened from beginning to end. In my imagination , Ohana stepped out of the ocean, and taught the black faced Sumerians his secrets. The waters rose , and Gilgamesh recounted how many leagues the Oceans arose. New seas formed, peoples searched for new lands and the mighty rivers deposited their silt around the City of UR.

[@joes6108]

I've listened to this at least 20 times and it still gives me chills. It's hard to imagine our civilization lasting as long. One day we will be ancient history!

[@johanneswestman935]

It's strange to think about the Spenglerian cycles of civilization, especially in these times as many people feel like Western Civilization is on life support. The irony of history seems to be that the more technology and trade your civilization develops, the more vulnerable it becomes. Just imagine the utter chaos and barbarism that would ensue in a matter of days if for some reason our just-in-time logistics would fail in a large city. All it takes is a solar flare for us to be reset back to zero and utter lawlessness.

[@crownedcurrent]

some of us already are.

[@johanneswestman935]

@You are correct But Indeed. I don't see any clear way of breaking the cycle though. It almost seems inevitable that civilizations will rise and fall - it's almost as if it follows the cosmic law of death and rebirth that seems to govern all matter in the universe. Even stars are born, live and die - and the brighter they shine the more explosive their death becomes. The same seems to hold true for human civilizations - the more impactful and grander they were the more chaos and suffering awaits for those who live to see the end and I daresay that modern Western Civilization has been more impactful than even Rome or Britain (WW1) was. There seems to be some form of genetic drift towards an entirely different type of man that governs late stage civilizations compared to early stage ones. IIRC the medieval Arab scholar Ibn Khaldoun dealt with this seemingly cyclical nature of civilizations. His theory was something like the idea that civilization sterilizes man in a spiritual way. The barbarians, who shouldn't technically be able to defeat the civilized and technologically superior powerful nations, are able to do so against all odds because of the virily of their culture. As such its seems that all empires must fall and no civilization will last forever.

[@veilandreveal]

This looks like Mayan builgings

[@veilandreveal]

Buldings

[@MOX3E]

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!

[@heyabusa1]

Re - 'toxic music' etc. Well said sir, well said.

[@heyabusa1]

@strawberry_shortcake4life Note my quotation marks; I was quoting Ohee Mohammed who wrote it.

[@TaraKeddie]

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.

[@bev2716]

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

[@justadad6677]

This is one of the most captivating and impressive documentaries I have ever seen. To begin with, I was already fascinated with the ancient Sumerians, and have caught knowledge about them from books, movies and shows. But this, was epic.

[@mingruitak2751]

Such an amazing, high quality documentary on Sumerian history! This exceeded all my expectations. My utmost respect and big THANK YOU to all its creators.

[@rarebird_82]

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.

[@anndriggers6660]

Bravo! My second time watching this. I just wanted to tell you what an absolute triumph this documentary is. Better than anything else on any historical subject matter. Thank you so much! You're a gift.

[@CAwildflowers]

This Fall of Civilizations series - and this episode in particular- is one of the finest documentaries in every way that I have ever seen in my life. It is deep and thought-provoking, awe-inspiring. It is beautiful and mournful. The Fall of Civilizations series deserves recognition and financial support. I hope it wins many awards. Parents: This film is a must-see for high schoolers! They won’t get this kind of education at school (or at college, tbh, unless they are history majors). My teens were mesmerized by it.

[@nichospurnelgreenawa6green760]

Its do spot on . love your imput . Mother earth may be. Going thrue it agian

[@eddiet7228]

This is the first historical documentary I’ve seen in a very long time which has impacted me emotionally. After watching and listening I’ve been left with a sense of profound sadness or melancholy. They have a way of presenting this ancient history in a way which makes me feel like I could be one of these ancient people, or they might be a neighbour. They are able to link my present self with people who lived so long they are in the realm of myth and legend. It’s truly an art to be able to humanise such ancient people and their history. Hands down, the best documentary I’ve seen.

[@IzabelParis]

@@eddiet7228 that’s exactly how I felt too. You said it perfectly.

[@CAwildflowers]

@@eddiet7228 Yes. It transports us to that place in time, making it feel like we are one of them. Amazing work in every episode.

[@moslattara]

What a miracle that these people managed to live together in harmony and create such wondrous cities! We have a lot to learn from them, both their errors and their feats

[@19ThreeLions97]

Crazy that this is accessible free on youtube. Crazy.

[@fjack1588]

I agree!

[@DaveTan65]

F.o.C. U C?

[@brigittegeiger631]

Fabulous way of getting my brain stimulated.

[@marlenesoifer7219]

Perfect night

[@knuckleburger]

7th minute into the video, I paused, scrolled down to write what you wrote.

[@chriscr21]

More people would be interested in History/Ancient History if it were taught the way you have narrated it!! Fantastic, the combination of different speakers is amazing as well, Story Telling but with actual historical accuracy is amazing!