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The Standard of Ur-Role of the King
Year
2013
Language
ENGLISH
Duration
30m
Rating
TVPG
Publication Information
The Great Courses
Summary
Turn to the masterpieces of the ancient Sumerians in the city of Ur, the "Cradle of Civilization." No one knows whether the mysterious Royal Standard of Ur is actually a standard-or even royal-but it tells us a great deal about the technology, social structure, and the dazzling riches of this society.