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Ancient Mesopotamia: Life in the Cradle of Civilization - Season 1 Episode 11 Ur III Households, Accounts, and Ziggurats
0.00 48 minutes Although rulers during this period attempted to create a "cult of the kings," local leaders, merchants, and especially households performed essential roles in society. Cuneiform records reveal a remarkable level of organization, from taxes to diplomacy.
