Ancient

In this section we cover the period of time from pre-history to 400 AD. There are in-depth studies of the Indus Valley and of early Persian society and conflict. Read more

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  • Sudan Holy Mountain: Jebel Barkal and its Temples

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    This guide book was produced by Timothy Kendall and El-Hassan Ahmed Mohamed (Co-Directors NCAM Archaeological Mission at Jebel Barkal) and has been published on our website by their kind permission (© 2022 Timothy Kendall and El-Hassan Ahmed Mohamed) to support our podcast that examines the history of Ancient Nubia and the Kushite...

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  • Films: Ancient Near East Architecture

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    To accompany our podcast series on the Ancient Near East we have put together some films to help you visualise the buildings and cities of this period of Mesopotamian, Egyptian and Assyrian history. All the beautiful 3d models below were created by Artefacts, a conceptual design agency who specialise in the visualisation...

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  • Films: Ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian Myths, Stories & Letters

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    To accompany our series of podcasts looking at the ancient Near East we have put together a few films that give you a sense of the incredible literature and mythology that emerged from Mesopotamia and Egypt over their long histories. We have also put together a few films that give voice to the ancient...

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