The Rise and Fall of Mesopotamia

This is a channel about the World History of Conquest. This video is about the civilization of Mesopotamia.

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Around 3500 BCE, Sumerian city-states emerged in southern Mesopotamia, with Uruk becoming a major urban center.
In the 24th century BCE, Sargon of Akkad established the first known empire in Mesopotamia, uniting Sumer and Akkad under his rule.
The Akkadian Empire reached its peak under Naram-Sin, expanding its territory to Elam and parts of Anatolia, but collapsed due to Gutian invasion.
From 2112 BCE to 2004 BCE, the Ur the third Dynasty, centered around Ur, saw its zenith under King Shulgi, who conquered neighboring territories.
Hammurabi ascended to the throne of Babylon around 1792 BCE, establishing the Old Babylonian Empire and enacting the famous Hammurabi's Code.
The Kassites, originating from the Zagros Mountains, overthrew Babylonian rule around 1595 BCE, maintaining control for centuries.
In the 9th century BCE, the Neo-Assyrian Empire emerged under Tiglath-Pileser the third, expanding aggressively across Mesopotamia, Syria, Israel, and beyond.
The Neo-Babylonian Empire was established in 626 BCE by Nabopolassar, and reached its height under Nebuchadnezzar the second, known for constructing the Hanging Gardens.
In 539 BCE, Cyrus the Great of Persia conquered Babylon, bringing an end to the Neo-Babylonian Empire and establishing Persian rule over Mesopotamia.