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Teaching & Academics Humanities History

History of Mesopotamia - Part 1 (2900-2000 BC)

An introduction to the political and cultural history of third millennium Mesopotamia
Rating: 4.6 out of 54.6 (15 ratings)
1,899 students
Created by Nshan Kesecker
Last updated 5/2020
English
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What you'll learn

  • The history and culture of third millennium Mesopotamia
  • Socio-political developments in third millennium Mesopotamia
  • Early Imperialism

Requirements

  • A Passion for History
  • An Interest in the Ancient Near East

Description

In this course, you will learn about the history of the Sumerians and Akkadians. The invention of writing, government propaganda, imperialism, letters - all of these were invented in Mesopotamia during the third millennium. This is an introductory course, but I plan on expanding and editing it over time to include more topics on literature, culture, and primary sources. This course will be helpful for college students who are taking an introductory course on Mesopotamian history and need to supplement their knowledge, or just for ancient history enthusiasts. There is information here for pure beginners, as well as for those with some knowledge of the field already. I will also be actively expanding the course - I look forward to your feedback!

In the first section of a course, you will gain the necessary background knowledge needed to follow along.

In the second section, you will learn about the Early Dynastic period and the various Sumerian kings that vied for power.

In the third section, you will learn about Sargon of Akkad and his dynasty.

In the fourth section, you will learn about the Third Dynasty of Ur - the "Neo-Sumerian Empire."

Who this course is for:

  • Students of history
  • College students seeking to learn more about Mesopotamia
  • Those interested in ancient civilizations

Course content

5 sections • 29 lectures • 1h 53m total length

  • Preview03:51
  • Terminology
    04:14
  • Geography
    03:48

  • On the Threshold of History: The Uruk Period and the Invention of Writing
    03:52
  • The Invention of Writing: Cuneiform
    12:03
  • Reconstructing Political History: The Sumerian King List
    10:18
  • Names to Know: Early Dynastic Period
    02:07
  • The Primacy of Kish: Myth or Reality?
    02:38
  • Kings of Kish: Not Always Native Kishites
    03:21
  • Warring States: Umma and Lagash
    02:01
  • Primary Source Analysis: The Vulture Stele
    02:32
  • Primary Source Analysis: Urukagina's Reforms
    03:04
  • The Birth of Imperialism: Lugalzagesi
    03:37
  • Primary Source Analysis: Lugalzagesi, King of the Land
    02:33
  • Preview04:56
  • Final Thoughts on the Early Dynastic Period
    04:34
  • Early Dynastic Period Quiz
    5 questions
  • Understanding Royal Inscriptions 1
    1 question

  • Preview06:18
  • Sargon's Sons: Rimush and Manishtushu
    02:32
  • The King is Divine: Naram-Sin and the Great Revolt
    01:58
  • The King of Kings: Shar-kali-sharri
    03:31
  • The Aftermath
    02:34
  • Final Thoughts on the Sargonic Period
    07:59
  • Sargonic Period Quiz
    5 questions
  • Understanding Royal Inscriptions 2
    1 question

  • A New Hope: The South Rises Again
    02:03
  • Preview02:50
  • The World's First Nerd: Shulgi
    03:02
  • Build that Wall, Dig a Hole: Ibbi-Sin and the Fall of Ur
    03:16
  • Primary Source Analysis: The Lament for Ur
    01:24
  • Final Thoughts on the Ur III Period
    04:49
  • Ur III Quiz
    5 questions
  • Understanding Royal Inscriptions 3
    2 questions

  • Images/References
    01:59

Instructor

Nshan Kesecker
Lecturer at Yerevan State University, Armenia
Nshan Kesecker
  • 4.6 Instructor Rating
  • 15 Reviews
  • 1,899 Students
  • 1 Course

Nshan Kesecker, a native of San Francisco, is a lecturer in the Department of Middle Eastern Studies at Yerevan State University. He has taught courses on Achaemenid Persian history and culture, and delivered public lectures on Mesopotamian, Iranian, and Armenian history. His publications include articles on Mesopotamian, Iranian, and Armenian history. He has edited several journal volumes, monographs, and articles. He has translated several academic works from Eastern and Western Armenian to English.

Associate Editor of the Armenian Journal of Near Eastern Studies

BA in History from the University of San Francisco

MA in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Chicago

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