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Episode A17 - Land Gave Me to Land
11 oktober 2026 · 37 min
Synopsis: The long-lived rulers of Egypt’s Twelfth Dynasty undertook the kingdom’s revitalization – restoring the depleted Faiyum Oasis and raising a massive chain of forts to subjugate Nubian lands. While the south Levant faced Egyptian raids, north Syria saw increased trade under newly-ascendant Amorite dynasties. The city of Assur on the upper Tigris took its first steps toward the economic domination of Anatolia. Lees meer
“I made my way northward. I reached the ‘Walls of the Ruler’, which were made to repel the Asiatics and to crush the Sand-farers. I crouched in a bush for fear of being seen by the guard on duty upon the wall. I set out at night. At dawn I reached Peten. I halted at ‘Isle-of-Kem-Wer’. An attack of thirst overtook me; I was parched, my throat burned. I said, “This is the taste of death.” I raised my heart and collected myself when I heard the lowing sound of cattle and saw Asiatics. One of their leaders, who had been in Egypt, recognized me. He gave me water and boiled milk for me. I went with him to his tribe. What they did for me was good. Land gave me to land.” – The Story of Sinuhe
Map of Lower Nubia showing the Egyptian fortresses of the middle kingdom (from https://sites.brown.edu/urap/):
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Egypt_Forts.jpeg
Episode Images:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75506172@N07/albums/72177720336021890/
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A17_References.pdf
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Episode A16 - Contact
27 september 2026 · 36 min
Synopsis: The Sintashta way of life and death seeds aspects of Vedic Aryan Hinduism and Iranian Zoroastrianism, while their quest for a lucrative market for metals brings them into contact with the Oxus Civilization and – through them – the larger Near Eastern world. In post-Ur III Sumer, Amorite chiefs and military leaders begin to flex a newfound power and prestige. Lees meer
“The robe they spread upon the Horse to clothe him,
The upper covering and the golden trappings,
The halters which restrain the Steed, the heel-ropes, -
All these, as grateful to the Gods, they offer.”
– Rig-Veda, Book 1, Hymn 162, The Horse
Map of the Pontic-Caspian Steppe c. 2100 BC:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/PCS2100.jpg
Map of the Near East c. 1950 BC:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Near_East_1950.jpg
Episode Images:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75506172@N07/albums/72177720335716108/
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A16_References.pdf
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Episode A15 - Band of Brothers
13 september 2026 · 38 min
Synopsis: Yamnaya migrations east and west carried their language and culture to the mountains of Siberia and plains of Hungary. Over the following centuries, their Corded Ware/Bell Beaker successors spread their daughter languages to the frontiers of Europe. As the Aridification Event began to take hold, increasing violence and declining herds drove some steppe tribes to migrate east of the Urals. The move gave rise to the metal-working, chariot-driving, Indo-Iranian-speaking Sintashta culture. Lees meer
Map of the Pontic-Caspian Steppe c. 3200 BC:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/PCS3200M.jpg
Map of the Pontic-Caspian Steppe c. 2800 BC:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/PCS2800.jpg
Map of the Pontic-Caspian Steppe c. 2100 BC:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/PCS2100.jpg
Episode Images:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75506172@N07/albums/72177720335547107/
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A15_References.pdf
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Episode A14 - Fame Imperishable
30 augustus 2026 · 35 min
Synopsis: The fall of Old Europe and dissolution of the Cucuteni-Tripolye Culture left horse-riding steppe-herders the unchallenged paradigm on the Pontic-Caspian steppe. The introduction of the wagon around 3500 BC enabled their adoption of a fully-nomadic lifestyle, culminating with the complete dominance of the Proto-Indo-European-speaking Yamnaya horizon. Lees meer
“I will declare the manly deeds of Indra, the first that he achieved, the Thunder-wielder. He slew the Dragon, then disclosed the waters, and cleft the channels of the mountain torrents. He slew the Dragon lying on the mountain: his heavenly bolt of thunder Tvastar fashioned. Like lowing kine in rapid flow descending the waters glided downward to the ocean.” - The Rig-Veda Book 1, Hymn XXXII. Indra
Map of the Pontic-Caspian Steppe c. 4050 BC:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/PCS4050.jpg
Map of the Pontic-Caspian Steppe c. 3200 BC:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/PCS3200.jpg
Episode Images:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75506172@N07/albums/72177720335342929/
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A14_References.pdf
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Episode A13 - The Steppe and The Sewn
16 augustus 2026 · 33 min
SEASON 3 PREMIERE Lees meer
Synopsis: Despite the generally inhospitable environment, many ancient hunter-gatherers made the Northern Steppe their home. During the 6th and 5th millennia BC, their interactions with successive waves of migrating farmer-herders prompted a new cultural orientation toward the acquisition and control of large herds of cattle. Toward end of the period, the development of horse-riding enabled steppe tribes to invade the wealthy, sophisticated metalworking culture of Old Europe.
Map of the Pontic-Caspian Steppe c. 5800 BC:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/PCS5800.jpg
Map of the Pontic-Caspian Steppe c. 4800 BC:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/PCS4800.jpg
Map of the Pontic-Caspian Steppe c. 4050 BC:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/PCS4050.jpg
Episode Images:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75506172@N07/albums/72177720335097086
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A13_References.pdf
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Episode A12 - The Flood
15 maart 2026 · 51 min
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Synopsis: Shulgi and his successors face major challenges to Ur III rule, including Amorite attacks, Sumerian rivals, and a newly-emboldened Shimashki.
“The god Enlil granted to Shu-Sin a long lifespan, a crown and tiara, a scepter of long days, a royal throne, a firm foundation, years of abundance,
a weapon – the flood – which casts terror…” – Copy of an inscription from a statue of Shu-Sin commemorating a victory over Shimashki
Map of the
Near East c. 2060 BC:https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/2060BC.jpg
Map of the
Near East c. 2028 BC:https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/2028BC.jpg
Map of the
Near East c. 2000 BC:https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/2000BC.jpg
Episode
Images:https://www.flickr.com/photos/75506172@N07/albums/72177720332382139/with/55129840383
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A12_References.pdf
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Episode A11 - Behind the Mountains
2 maart 2026 · 52 min
Synopsis: The Proto-Elamite horizon sparked innovation and trade throughout Iran and Central Asia, and its collapse saw the emergence of numerous “secondary states”. Toward the end of the Third Millennium BC, the dominant polity east of the Zagros was the Oxus Civilization. Lees meer
Map of the Middle Asian Interaction Sphere:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/MAIS.png
Episode Images:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75506172@N07/albums/72177720332227258/
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A11_References.pdf
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Episode A10 - The Sword of Sumer
2 maart 2026 · 42 min
Synopsis: Ur-Namma unifies Sumer and ejects the Elamites. His son, King Shulgi, designs a new empire and begins a push for Zagros domination. Lees meer
“The trustworthy shepherd, king, the sword of Sumer, Ur-Namma, the king of the Land, was taken to the …house…he who was beloved by the troops, could not raise his neck anymore. The wise one…lay down; silence descended. As he, who was the vigor of the Land, had fallen, the Land became demolished like a mountain…He passed away in his prime…abandoned, like a broken jar.” – The Death of Ur-Namma
Map of the Near East c. 2112 BC:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/2112BC.jpg
Map of the Near East c. 2060 BC:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/2060BC.jpg
Episode Images:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75506172@N07/albums/72177720331669262/
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A10_References.pdf
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Episode A9 - Seventy Kings
18 januari 2026 · 32 min
Synopsis: With the fall of the Old Kingdom, power devolves to the various nomes. The Herakleopolitan House of Khety extends control over most of Egypt before eventually being defeated and deposed by the rival House of Thebes. Lees meer
“I took care of the towns of Hefat and Hormer in every situation of crisis, when the sky was clouded and the earth was parched and everybody died of hunger. The south came with its people and the north with its children; they brought the finest oil in exchange for the barley that was given to them. The whole of Upper Egypt died of hunger and each individual had reached such a state of hunger that he ate his own children. But I refused to see anyone die of hunger and gave to the north the grain of Upper Egypt. I brought life to the provinces of Nekhen and Edfu, Elephantine and Ombos.” – Tomb Inscription of the Nomarch Ankhtifi
Episode Image: Painted osiride sandstone seated Ka statue of king Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II, on display at the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. By Prof. Mortel, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=118201367.
Map of Egypt in the First Intermediate Period:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A9_Egypt.png
Episode Images:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75506172@N07/albums/72177720331395977
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A9_References.pdf
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Episode A8 - Who Was King
7 januari 2026 · 43 min
[NOTE: This new version features improved audio] Lees meer
Synopsis: The impacts of the Aridification Event lead to Akkadian collapse. Gudea of Lagash asserts independence and shepherds the south through the aftermath. The brief period of Guti domination is terminated by the
Elamite invasion of Kutik-Inshushinak and the Sumerian revolt of Utu-Hegal of Uruk.“They placed fetters on (Tirigan’s) hands and put a cloth over his eyes. Utu-Hegal made him lie at Utu’s feet and on his neck he set his foot. Gutium, the fanged snake of the mountain ranges, he made drink from the cracks in the earth.” – Victory Stele of Utu-Hegal of Uruk
Episode Image: Statue of Gudea, Ensi of Lagash, on display at the British Museum, 2025. My photo.
Map of the Near East c. 2200 BC:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/2200BC.jpg
Map of the Near East c. 2112 BC:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/2112BC.jpg
Episode Images:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75506172@N07/albums/72177720331179161/
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A8_References.pdf
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Episode A7 - The Abode of Clouds
21 december 2025 · 40 min
Synopsis: The science behind the 4.2 kiloyear BPE Aridification Event. Lees meer
“The great farming tracts brought forth no grain,
The irrigated farming tracts brought forth no fish,
The well-watered orchard brought forth neither syrup nor wine.
The gathering clouds brought no rain, not even weeds would grow.” – The Curse of Agade
Map of the Near East c. 2200 BC:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/2200BC.jpg
Episode Images:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75506172@N07/albums/72177720330980851
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A7_References.pdf
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Episode A6 - The Reign of Ishtar
6 juli 2025 · 52 min
Synopsis: The Akkadian Empire reaches its zenith under the rule of Naram-Sin. Lees meer
“Its king, the shepherd, Naram-Sin,
Shone forth like sunrise on the holy throne of Agade,
Its walls, like a mountain range, reached up to graze the sky.
Holy Inanna opened in them spacious gates,
Big enough to let the Tigris flow out through them to the sea.” - The Curse of Agade
Original Episode Art by Mike Oeming:
https://michaelavonoeming.com
Bust of Naram-sin by Museum Art Replicas:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MuseumArtReplicas
Map of SW Eurasia:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A6_Map.png
Map of the Akkadian Empire (by Simeon Netchev, World History Encyclopedia):
https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/15457.png?v=1748640186-0
Episode Images:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75506172@N07/albums/72177720327300092
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A6_References.pdf
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Episode A5 - The Cupbearer
22 juni 2025 · 48 min
Synopsis: Sargon of Akkad forges the world’s first Empire. Lees meer
“After Enlil’s baleful glare
Had slain Kish like the Bull of Heaven,
Had slaughtered house and land of Uruk in the dust,
like that monster bull,
And Enlil had then and there given Sargon, king of Agade,
Lordship of Uruk, kingship of Kish,
From the lowlands to the upper regions,
Then did holy Inanna busy herself to build
Agade, the temple city, as her sublime dwelling,
In Ulmash let her throne be set.” – The curse of Agade
Map of SW Eurasia:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A5_Map.png
Map of the Akkadian Empire (by Simeon Netchev, World History Encyclopedia):
https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/15457.png?v=1748640186-0
Episode Images:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75506172@N07/albums/72177720326959608/
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A5_References.pdf
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Episode A4 - The Pinnacle
8 juni 2025 · 50 min
Synopsis: This episode covers the rise and fall of the Egyptian Old Kingdom. Lees meer
“The Second Dynasty consists of nine kings of This. The first was Boethos, for 38 years. In his reign a chasm opened at Bubastis, and many perished.
Kaiechos, for 39 years. In his reign the bulls, Apis at Memphis and Mnevis at Heliopolis, and the Mendelsian goat were worshipped as gods.
Binothris, for 47 years. In his reign it was decided that women might hold the kingly office.
Tlas, for 17 years. Sethenes, for 41 years. Chaires, for 17 years.
Nephercheres, for 25 years. In his reign (the story goes), the Nile flowed blended with honey for 11 days.”
– Manetho’s Aegyptiaca, as quoted by Syncellus
Map of SW Eurasia:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A4_Map.png
Map of Egypt:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A4_Egypt.png
Map of the Pyramid Fields:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A4_Pyramids.jpg
Images:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75506172@N07/albums/72177720326636138
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A4_References.pdf
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Bonus Feed-Swap with The History of Egypt Podcast
3 juni 2025 · 47 min
Hi everyone! My friend Dominic at THoE and I are doing a feed-swap this week. It's a great chance to introduce you to his new set of episodes on the pharaoh Ramesses II. More details from Dominic below. Enjoy! - Scott C. Lees meer
In a land famous for its monarchs – the legendary pharaohs – there is no one quite like Ramesses II. He might be the most famous of all, and we know a heck of a lot more about Ramesses than other rulers like Tutankhamun or Cleopatra VII. Now, after twelve years of narrative
history, The History of Egypt Podcast is finally beginning the reign of this
immortal monarch. The age of Ramesses defines much of what scholars and historians know about ancient Egypt; from the construction of temples and monuments, to the daily life of ordinary citizens… The History of Egypt Podcast is exploring all of it, in as much detail as possible. Along the way, we’ll explore tales like the Battle of Kadesh, when Egypt and the Hittites went head-to-head in bloody conflict; or the Biblical Exodus – did it really happen, and what do we know about it? We’ll visit monuments like Abu Simbel and the famed Ramesseum, home of the largest statues ever built in Egyptian history. And throughout these tales, we’ll meet ordinary folks, in different walks of life, who left their mark on history.The History of Egypt Podcast is available on all podcasting apps, just follow the links below to learn more.
Website: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ancientegypthist
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7EK7aL9zF57EV1eZb4X6Qg
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-egypt-podcast/id626129639
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Episode A3 - Kings of Kish
25 mei 2025 · 52 min
Synopsis: This episode covers the Early Dynastic Period in Sumer and northern Syria. Lees meer
“Eannatum gave the great battle net of Enlil to the leader of Umma and made him swear to him by it. The leader of Umma swore to Eannatum: ‘By the life of Enlil, king of heaven and earth! I may exploit the field of Ningirsu as an interest-bearing loan. I shall not destroy the irrigation channel! Forever and evermore, I shall not transgress the territory of Ningirsu! I shall not shift the course of its irrigation channels and canals! I shall not smash its monuments! Whenever I do transgress, may the great battle net of Enlil, king of heaven and earth, by which I have sworn, descend upon Umma’.” – The Stele of the Vultures
Original Episode Art by Mike Oeming:
https://michaelavonoeming.com
Map of SW Eurasia:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A3_Map.png
Map of Sumer and Northern Syria (c. 2380 BC):
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A3_Sumer.png
Kings List:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A3_Kings.pdf
Images:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75506172@N07/albums/72177720326251557/
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A3_References.pdf
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Episode A2 - The First Royal House
11 mei 2025 · 49 min
Synopsis: This episode covers the early civilizations of Egypt and the Caucasus region, including the Kura-Araxes and Maikop. Lees meer
“In succession to the Spirits of the Dead and the Demigods, the Egyptians reckon the First Dynasty to consist of eight kings. Among these was Menes (Narmer), whose rule in Egypt was illustrious. I shall record the rulers of each race from the time of Menes. Their succession is as follows…” – Manetho’s Aegyptiaca, as quoted by Syncellus.
Map of SW Eurasia:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A2_Map.png
Map of Egypt:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A2_Egypt.png
Images:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75506172@N07/albums/72177720325959543/
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A2_References.pdf
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Episode A1 - The Four Quarters
29 april 2025 · 40 min
Synopsis: The launch of “The Ancient World – Ages”, a new series covering the Early Bronze Age Collapse (c. 2200 BC) and the remaking of Southwest Eurasia. We start things off with a discussion of the Ubaid and Uruk Periods of early Mesopotamia. Lees meer
“After Anu, Enlil, Enki, and Ninhursag
Had fashioned the black-headed people,
Vegetation luxuriated from the earth,
Animals, four-legged creatures of the plain, were brought
artfully into existence.” – The Deluge Myth
Original Episode Art By:
https://michaelavonoeming.com
Map of Southwest Eurasia:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A1_Map.png
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/A1_References.pdf
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Episode S8 - Decumbo
27 juni 2024 · 35 min
Synopsis: Part 2 of a two-part Spotlight series on the rise and fall of the Roman Emperor Galerius: refugee, herdsman, soldier, Caesar, Augustus, Tetrarch, conqueror, schemer, would-be ruler of the (Dacian?) Empire, and persecutor of the Christians. A rollicking Third Century romp inspired by my current residence in his former tetrarchal capital of Thessaloniki, Greece.
“Galerius…was born to wipe out the disgrace incurred by Valerian’s capture.” – The Historia Augusta
“Had I a hundred mouths, a hundred tongues, A voice of brass, and adamantine lungs, Not half the dreadful scene could I disclose.” – Lactantius, On the Deaths of the Persecutors
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/S8_Images.pdf
References and Further Reading:
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Episode S7 - Ascendo
13 juni 2024 · 31 min
Synopsis: Part 1 of a two-part Spotlight series on the rise and fall of the Roman Emperor Galerius: refugee, herdsman, soldier, Caesar, Augustus, Tetrarch, conqueror, schemer, would-be ruler of the (Dacian?) Empire, and persecutor of the Christians. A rollicking Third Century romp inspired by my current residence in his former tetrarchal capital of Thessaloniki, Greece.
“Galerius…(was) trained to arms in the severe school of Aurelian and Probus.” – Edward Gibbon, History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
“In this wild beast there dwelt a native barbarity and a savageness foreign to Roman blood; and no wonder, for his mother was born beyond the Danube.” – Lactantius, On the Deaths of the Persecutors
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/S7_Images.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/S7_References.pdf
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Episode C30 - The Death of Kings
31 december 2023 · 28 min
Synopsis: Faced with a series of disloyal vassals, Sargon conquers the remaining Neo-Hittite kingdoms and absorbs them into his empire. The Cimmerian invasion of Anatolia leads to the deaths of two powerful kings. In their absence, the preservation of peace and stability falls to local rulers such as Azatiwadas of Quwe.
“I am Azatiwadas, the Sun God’s man, servant of Tarhunzas, whom Awariku, king of Adanawa, made great. Tarhunzas made me mother and father to Adanawa, and I caused Adanawa to prosper. I extended the plain of Adanawa on the one hand towards the west and on the other hand toward the east, and in my days Adanawa had all good things, plentiness, and luxury. I filled the Paharean granaries, and I made horse upon horse, and I made army upon army, and I made shield upon shield, all with the help of Tarhunzas and the gods.” – Bilingual (Luwian/Phoenician) inscription of Azatiwadas, late 8th/early 7th century BC, recovered from the stone gates of his fortress at Azatiwadaya (Karatape-Aslantas, Turkiye).
Information on the Neo-Hittite fortress of Azatiwadaya (Karatepe-Aslantas, Turkiye):
https://www.hittitemonuments.com/karatepe/
Map of the Iron Age Near East:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg
Map of Iron Age Anatolia:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Anatolia.jpg
Map of Iron Age Northern Syria:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Syria.jpg
Map of Iron Age Southern Syria and Canaan:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Canaan.jpg
List of Regional Kings:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C30_Kings_List.pdf
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C30_Images.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C30_References.pdf
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Episode C29 - City of the Raven
17 december 2023 · 31 min
Synopsis: Rusa of Urartu wins early victories against Assyrian armies, but his intrigues in the Zagros kingdom of Mannea earn him Sargon’s wrath. After a crushing defeat by Cimmerian invaders, Rusa’s unable to prevent Sargon’s destruction of his kingdom.
“I caused there to be lamentation in the wide land Urartu and in all the mountains, and I made Rusa, their king, use flint blades, razors (and) scalpels to slash himself in mourning for as long as he lived. I made Musasir part of the territory of Assyria and assigned it to the authority of a eunuch of mine, the palace herald. The awesome splendor of the god Assur, my lord, overwhelmed Rusa, the Urartian, and so with his own iron dagger he stabbed himself in the heart like a pig and put an end to his life.” – The Annals of Sargon II
Map of the Iron Age Near East:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg
Map of the Iron Age Zagros Mountains:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Zagros_Enhanced.jpg
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C29_Images.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C29_References.pdf
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Episode C28 - The Fall of Carchemish
3 december 2023 · 38 min
Synopsis: After defeating Syrian rebels at Qarqar and extending his dominion to the borders of Egypt, Sargon II labors to defend Tabal from the advances of Midas of Phrygia. Letters to Midas from Pisiri of Carchemish give Sargon a pretext to depose the Country Lord and annex his kingdom to Assyria.
“In my fifth regnal year, Pisiri of the city Carchemish sinned against the treaty sworn by the great gods and repeatedly sent messages hostile to Assyria to Midas, king of the land Musku; he held me in contempt. I threw (Pisiri), together with his family, in iron fetters. I opened his palace, his treasure house. I carried off as booty 10 talents of refined gold, (and) 2,100 talents of silver, (along with) arhu-copper, tin, iron, elephant hides, elephant ivory, battle-gear, and the guilty people among the city Carchemish who had sided with (Pisiri), along with their possessions, and brought them to Assyria. I conscripted 50 chariots, 200 cavalry and 3,000 foot soldiers from among them and added them to my royal military contingent. I settled Assyrians in the city Carchemish and imposed the yoke of the god Assur, my lord, upon them.” – The Annals of Sargon II
Map of the Iron Age Near East:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg
Map of Iron Age Anatolia:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Anatolia.jpg
Map of Iron Age Northern Syria:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Syria.jpg
Map of Iron Age Southern Syria and Canaan:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Canaan.jpg
Regional Kings List:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C27_Kings_List.pdf
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C28_Images.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C28_References.pdf
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Episode C27 - True King
19 november 2023 · 28 min
Synopsis: Shalmaneser V succeeds his father to the thrones of Assyria and Babylonia, then deals with rebellions in Samaria and Tyre. But his reign is cut short by the violent coup of Sargon II. After losing his hold on Babylonia, Sargon marches west to confront a Syrian alliance under Yaubidi of Hamath.
“With regard to the city Assur…Shalmaneser V, who did not revere the king of all the world, raised his hand against that city with evil intent…He oppressively imposed state service and corvee-duty upon its people and treated them as if they were of the lower class. At that time, the Enlil of the gods angrily overthrew his reign. As for me, Sargon…he exalted me and had me take hold of scepter, throne, and crown.” – The Assur Charter of Sargon II
Map of the Iron Age Near East:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg
Map of Iron Age Anatolia:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Anatolia.jpg
Map of Iron Age Northern Syria:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Syria.jpg
Map of Iron Age Southern Syria and Canaan:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Canaan.jpg
Regional Kings List:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C27_Kings_List.pdf
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C27_Images.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C27_References.pdf
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Episode C26 - Damascus
5 november 2023 · 31 min
Synopsis: Tiglath-pileser crushes rebellions in Patin and Luash and annexes their territories to Assyria. King Rasyan of Aram-Damascus forms a coalition of southern kingdoms - including Israel, Edom, Phoenicia and Philistia - to challenge Assyrian dominance, but betrayal by allies and the brutal tenacity of Tiglath-pileser lead to his kingdom’s downfall.
“I am Bar-Rakib the son of Panamuwa, king of Sam’al, servant of Tiglath-pileser the lord of the four quarters of the earth. Because of the righteousness of my father and my own righteousness, I was seated by my Lord Tiglath-pileser upon the throne of my father. The house of my father has profited more than anybody else, and I have been running at the wheel of my Lord, the king of Assyria, in the midst of mighty kings, possessors of silver and possessors of gold.” – Stele of King Bar-Rakib of Sam’al
Map of the Iron Age Near East:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg
Map of Iron Age Northern Syria:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Syria.jpg
Map of Iron Age Southern Syria and Canaan:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Canaan.jpg
Regional Kings List:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C25_Kings_List.pdf
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C26_Images.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C26_References.pdf
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Episode C25 - Arpad
22 oktober 2023 · 28 min
Synopsis: Matti’el of Arpad turns his back on the Treaty of Katikka and allies with Sarduri II of Urartu. The usurpation of Tiglath-pileser III heralds an Assyrian resurgence and the kingdom of Arpad’s destruction.
“Matti’el the son of Attar-shumki (II) fomented a rebellion against Assyria and violated his loyalty oath. To the kings of Hatti and Urartu he sent hostile messages against Assyria and made the lands hostile. Sarduri of Urartu, Sulumal of Malatya and Tarhulara of Gurgum came to his aid.” – The Annals of Tiglath-pileser III
Map of the Iron Age Near East:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg
Map of Iron Age Northern Syria:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Syria.jpg
Map of Iron Age Southern Syria and Canaan:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Canaan.jpg
Regional Kings List:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C25_Kings_List.pdf
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C25_Images.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C25_References.pdf
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Update and Patreon Offer
10 september 2023 · 2 min
First off I wanted to let everyone know that I am deep into researching and writing the upcoming season of “The Ancient World – Carchemish.” It’s got lots of fun stuff: Tiglath-pileser III, Sargon II and - most importantly - the final demise of the Neo-Hittite and Aramean kingdoms. Just a really interesting period and I’m looking forward to sharing it with you. So keep an eye out for new Episodes starting around mid-October.
I also wanted to update you all that there is a whole extra season of “The Ancient World – Carchemish” already available on the Patreon site. Over the past year I’ve produced 12 mini-Episodes – which basically equate to a full 6-episode season - running alongside the current series. They flesh out events in Babylonia, Phoenicia, Syria and the Zagros Mountains – and also include a fun 2-parter on the Libyan pharaohs of Egypt. The best part is you can have access to all of them at this very moment – along with new monthly mini-Episodes going forward – by signing up at the “Lugal” tier at www.patreon.com/TheAncientWorld.
To sweeten the deal I’m doing a special Limited Time Offer: Sign up for a year at any level and I will shoot you a signed PDF script of your favorite episode from any season of the series. The offer’s only good through September 30, 2023 so please join up now to take advantage.
That’s it for now. I’ll see you all again in October and thanks again for listening!
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Episode C24 - A Kingdom of Sand
23 juli 2023 · 28 min
Synopsis: Sarduri II rules at the pinnacle of Urartian power, conquering lands from the Black Sea coast to the Zagros Mountains to the kingdoms of northern Syria. Matti’el of Arpad unifies Aramean lands north of Damascus then allies with Urartu against the Assyrians. His defeat by the mysterious ruler of KTK only results in a temporary setback, and an Assyrian Empire pressed on all fronts seems destined for imminent collapse.
“I am the ruler Yariri - the prince beloved by the Storm God, Kubaba, Karhuha and the Sun. The gods have made me strong and exalted over Carchemish. I strengthened Carchemish and I exalted my lord’s house in Carchemish. I caused the river to pass (here)…I built the temple of the god of Harmana and I made my own statue...I brought up Kamani as a successor, wherefore I showed virtue above all kings. And I brought up his younger brothers, I let them in as brothers and I extended protection to them, the children of my lord Astiruwa.” – Yariri’s inscription on the Royal Buttress at Carchemish
Map of the Iron Age Near East:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg
Map of Iron Age Northern Syria:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Syria.jpg
Map of Iron Age Southern Syria and Canaan:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Canaan.jpg
Regional Kings List:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C24_Kings_List.pdf
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C24_Images.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C24_References.pdf
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Episode C23 - Eclipse
9 juli 2023 · 29 min
Synopsis: A siege by Adad-nirari’s subordinate, Nergal-Eresh, finally breaks the Damascene hold over southern Syria and Canaan. The Urartian kings Menua and Argishti press Assyria’s frontiers, even as they conquer and secure new territories in the Araxes River valley. In the reigns of Adad-nirari’s sons, the Empire is beset by plague, rebellions, and disturbing omens.
“Through the god Haldi’s power, Argishti, son of Menua, speaks: a city for my power I erected, and gave it the name of Argishtihinli. The land around was never inhabited, nothing was established here, therefore I have led four canals from the Manu river, I had vineyards and orchards established, I have done good things here. I am Argishti, son of Menua, powerful king, the great king, the king of the Land Biai, the Lord of the city of Tushpa.” – Inscription of Argishti of Urartu
Map of the Iron Age Near East:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg
Map of Iron Age Northern Syria:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Syria.jpg
Map of Iron Age Southern Syria and Canaan:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Canaan.jpg
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C23_Images.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C23_References.pdf
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Episode C22 - Shammuramat
25 juni 2023 · 31 min
Synopsis: Emerging triumphant from civil war, Shamshi-Adad V devotes his energies to humbling Babylonia. Upon his death, his wife Shammuramat acts as regent for their son, Adad-nirari III, and both campaign across the Euphrates to confront a resurgent Arpad. Under its vigorous king Menua, Urartu begins the military conquests that would end with its regional dominance.
“When Suppiluliuma, king of Kummuh, caused Adad-nirari, king of Assyria and Shammuramat, queen, to cross the Euphrates river; I smashed Attar-shumki, son of Hadram, of the city Arpad, together with eight kings, who were with him at the city Paqarhubunu, their boundary and land…In that year they put up this boundary stone between Suppiluliuma, king of Kummuh, and Halpartuntiya, son of Larama, king of Gurgum.’” – the Pazarcik Stele
Map of the Iron Age Near East:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg
Map of Iron Age Northern Syria:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Syria.jpg
Map of Iron Age Southern Syria and Canaan:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Canaan.jpg
Regional Kings List:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C22_Kings_List.pdf
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C22_Images.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C22_References.pdf
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Episode C21 - Son of a Nobody
11 juni 2023 · 27 min
Synopsis: During Neo-Assyria’s absence from the region, King Hazael of Aram-Damascus forges an Aramean Empire that extends to the borders of Egypt.
“And Hazael said, ‘Why does my lord weep?’ He answered, ‘Because I know the evil that you will do to the people of Israel. You will set on fire their fortresses, and you will kill their young men with the sword and dash in pieces their little ones and rip open their pregnant women.’” – 2 Kings 8:12, English Standard Bible
Map of the Iron Age Near East:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg
Map of Iron Age Northern Syria:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Syria.jpg
Map of Iron Age Southern Syria and Canaan:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Canaan.jpg
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C21_Images.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C21_References.pdf
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Episode C20 - Like a Fire
28 mei 2023 · 32 min
Synopsis: In Shalmaneser’s final years, his eldest son – the crown prince Assur-danin-pal – enters into rebellion, while his younger son, Shamshi-Adad, struggles to defend his father’s legacy.
“Where my brother Assur-danin-pal, in the time of Shalmaneser, his father, acted wickedly, bringing about sedition, rebellion, and wicked plotting, caused the land to rise in revolt, prepared for war, brought the people of Assyria, north and south, to his side, and made bold speeches, brought the cities into the rebellion and set his face to begin strife and battle… 27 cities, along with their fortifications… revolted against Shalmaneser, king of the four regions of the world, my father, and… had gone to the side of Assur-danin-pal.” – Annals of King Shamshi-Adad V
Map of the Iron Age Near East:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg
Map of Iron Age Northern Syria:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Syria.jpg
Map of Iron Age Southern Syria and Canaan:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Canaan.jpg
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C20_Images.pdf
Regional Kings List:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C19_C20_Kings_List.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C20_References.pdf
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Episode C19 - The Anointed
14 mei 2023 · 31 min
Synopsis: Hazael of Aram-Damascus and Jehu of Israel bring desolation to the house of Omri. After decades of leading Assyrian campaigns, Shalmaneser III dispatches his turtanu, Dayan-Assur, to fight the newly-formed kingdom of Urartu.
“And the Lord said unto (Elijah), Go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus:
And then thou comest, anoint Hazael to be king over Syria:
And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel:…
And it shall come to pass, that him that escapeth the sword of Hazael shall Jehu slay.” – 1 Kings 19: 15-17
Map of the Iron Age Near East:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg
Map of Iron Age Northern Syria:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Syria.jpg
Map of Iron Age Southern Syria and Canaan:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Canaan.jpg
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C19_Images.pdf
Regional Kings List:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C19_C20_Kings_List.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C19_References.pdf
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Episode C18 – Qarqar
25 december 2022 · 33 min
Synopsis: A coalition marshalled by Hadad-ezer of Aram-Damascus and Urahilina of Hamath successfully defends southern Syria from further Assyrian encroachment. But a decade of campaigning by Shalmaneser begins to take its toll.
“I destroyed, devastated, and set fire to Qarqar, his royal city. Urahilina brought twelve kings to his support; they came against me to offer battle and fight: 1,200 chariots, 1,200 cavalry, and 20,000 soldiers belonging to Hadad-ezer of Damascus; 700 chariots, 700 cavalry, and 10,000 soldiers belonging to Urahilina of Hamath; 2,000 chariots, and 10,000 soldiers belonging to Ahab, the Israelite; 500 soldiers belonging to the Gueans; 1,000 soldiers belonging to the Musreans; 10 chariots and 10,000 soldiers belonging to the Irkanateans; 200 soldiers belonging to Matinuba’il the Arwadite; 200 soldiers belonging to the Usanateans; 30 chariots and 1,000 soldiers belonging to Adunu-ba’il the Shianean; 1,000 camels belonging to Gindibu’ the Arabian; and 1,000 soldiers [belonging to] Baasha, son of Ruhubi, the Ammonite. Trusting in the exalted might which the lord Assur had given me, in the mighty weapons, which Nergal, who goes before me, had presented to me, I battled with them.” – The Kurkh Stele of Shalmaneser III
Map of the Early Iron Age Near East:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg
Map of Early Iron Age Southern Syria and Canaan:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Canaan.jpg
The Kings of Syria and Canaan:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Season_3_King_List.pdf
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C18_Images.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C18_References.pdf
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Episode C17 – The House of Omri
11 december 2022 · 28 min
Synopsis: Political intrigues in Iron Age Israel end with the rise of King Omri. The kingdoms of Hamath and Aram-Damascus leverage military power and regional diplomacy to prepare for the coming of Shalmaneser.
“I am Urahilina, son of Paritas, king of Hamath…I made my own seat for every single god. But this seat I built for Ba’alat, and I put my name and Ba’alat’s on it…During the time of my father and grandfather, the temple of Ba’alat lacked income. They did not burn the burnt offering, a sacrificial ox, up and down to the god. But myself, in my times, it shall not lack income.” – Building inscription of King Urahilina of Hamath, recording the construction and endowment of a temple to the goddess Ba’alat
Map of the Early Iron Age Near East:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg
Map of Early Iron Age Southern Syria and Canaan:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Canaan.jpg
The Kings of Syria and Canaan:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Season_3_King_List.pdf
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C17_Images.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C17_References.pdf
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Episode C16 – Kar Shalmaneser
27 november 2022 · 26 min
Synopsis: Shalmaneser’s Syrian invasions were countered by a coalition forged by King Ahuni of Bit-Adini. But repeated campaigns wore down his rivals and ended in Assyrian dominance.
“Ahuni, terrified by my terrible, awe-inspiring weapons and my grim warfare, crossed over the Euphrates to save his life, and made his way to other lands. At the command of my lord Assur, the great lord, I annexed Til-barsip, Aligu, Nappigi and Rugulit as royal cities. I settled Assyrians there and built palaces in them for my royal residence. I renamed Til-barsip as Kar-Shalmaneser.” – Inscription of Shalmaneser III on the Kurkh Monolith
Map of the Early Iron Age Near East:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg
Map of Early Iron Age Northern Syria:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Syria.jpg
The Kings of Syria and Canaan:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Season_3_King_List.pdf
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C16_Images.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C16_References.pdf
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Episode C15 - The Merciless Weapon
13 november 2022 · 31 min
Synopsis: The Syrian campaigns of Ashurnasirpal II cemented Assyrian dominance. Tribute from the western kingdoms fueled construction of the king’s magnificent new showpiece of Kalhu.
“Ashurnasirpal, strong king, king of Assyria, designate of the god Sin, favorite of the god Anu, loved one of the god Adad who is almighty among the gods, I, the merciless weapon which lays low lands hostile to him, I, the king, capable in battle, vanquisher of cities and highlands, foremost in battle, king of the four quarters.” – Inscription of King Ashurnasirpal II at Kalhu
Map of the Early Iron Age Near East:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg
Map of Early Iron Age Northern Syria:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Syria.jpg
The Kings of Syria and Canaan:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Season_3_King_List.pdf
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C15_Images.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C15_References.pdf
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Episode C14 - The House of Suhi
30 oktober 2022 · 30 min
Synopsis: The Country Lords of Carchemish adorned their city with temples and monuments. But Assyrian conquests in the Khabur River valley heralded a growing eastern threat.
“I am the ruler Katuwa, Country Lord of Carchemish, son of the Country Lord Suhi (II), grandson of the Country-Lord Astuwatamanza. The gods raised me by the hand and they gave to me my paternal succession. And because of my justice the gods raised me in strength….I myself then constructed the temple for the Storm God of Carchemish with that abundance, and I established for him seasonal offerings.” – Inscription of Katuwa on the King’s Gate at Carchemish, late 10th/early 9th century BC
Map of the Early Iron Age Near East:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg
Map of Early Iron Age Northern Syria:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Syria.jpg
Rulers of Carchemish:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C14_Rulers_of_Carchemish.jpg
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C14_Images.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C14_References.pdf
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Episode C13 - The Hand of Shishak
16 oktober 2022 · 28 min
Synopsis: The Canaanite cities of Tel-Rehov and Beth-Shean were re-founded by the Pharaoh Thutmose III in the wake of the Battle of Megiddo. By the early Iron Age, their size, location and wealth drew the attention of the Pharaoh Shoshenq I.
“(Thutmose) was in their center, Amun being the protection of his person in the melee, and the strength of Set pervading his members…Then (the enemy) saw his majesty prevailing over them, and they fled headlong to Megiddo with faces of fear.” – The Battle of Megiddo Inscription
Map of the Early Iron Age Near East:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpg
Map of Early Iron Age Southern Syria and Canaan:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Canaan.jpg
Episode Images:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C13_Images.pdf
References and Further Reading:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C13_References.pdf
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The Method to My Madness
21 september 2022 · 28 min
A brief history of The Ancient World. Plus: a new season, a new partnership and a new Patreon page!
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Episode S6 – Castle of the Slave
1 juli 2022 · 29 min
Synopsis: Joseph and Hyrcanus of the Tobiad clan served as tax farmers in Coele Syria for nearly half a century, weathering the transition from Ptolemaic and Seleucid control along with the constant maelstrom of Jerusalem politics. Lees meer
“Hyrcanus determined not to return to Jerusalem any more, but seated himself beyond Jordan, and was at perpetual war with the Arabians, and slew many of them, and took many of them captives. He also erected a strong castle, and built it entirely of white stone to the very roof, and had animals of a prodigious magnitude engraven upon it…And he ruled over those parts for seven years, even all the time that Seleucus was king of Syria. But when he was dead, his brother Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes, took the kingdom.” – Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews, Book XII, Chapter 4
Map of the Decapolis region:
https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map04.png
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A Quick Note
11 maart 2022 · 1 min
So, first the bad news: Episode C12 wraps the second “season” of “The Ancient World – Carchemish.” The show’ll be on hiatus for the next few months as I turn my attention to a few other projects. Then I’ll be back with another new season this summer. The good news is that next season will not only cover the emergence of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, but – as a consequence – will also have the benefit of the detailed records the Assyrians made of all their “interactions” with the kingdoms and peoples of early Iron Age Syria. So stay tuned for that, stay subscribed, and I’ll see you all in a few months!
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Episode C12 – The Two Temples
27 februari 2022 · 25 min
Synopsis: The growing power of the Israelites and Arameans is reflected in the construction of new temples to Yahweh in Jerusalem and Hadad-Rammon in Damascus. A resurgent Egypt – under increasing influence of the Libyan Meshwesh – begins to eye its former Levantine holdings. Lees meer
“And God stirred him up another adversary, Rezon the son of Eliadah, which fled from his lord Hadadezer king of Zobah. And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a band, when David slew them of Zobah; and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein, and reigned in Damascus. And he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon, beside the mischief that Hadad did; and he abhorred Israel, and reigned over Syria.” – 1 Kings 11:23-24
Map of the Late Bronze Age eastern Mediterranean:
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Episode C11 – The House of David
13 februari 2022 · 29 min
Synopsis: In the latter half of the 11th century BC, southern Syria witnessed the increasing prominence of semi-nomadic Semitic peoples – including the Edomites, Moabites, Ammonites and Israelites. Lees meer
“Kings came, they fought,
the kings of Canaan fought.
At Taanach, by the waters of Megiddo,
they took no plunder of silver.
From the heavens the stars fought,
from their courses they fought against Sisera.
The river Kishon swept them away,
the age-old river, the river Kishon.” – The Song of Deborah
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Episode C10 – These Are Not Foolish Travels
30 januari 2022 · 27 min
Synopsis: The fracturing and diminishment of Egyptian power in the early Iron Age is captured in “The Report of Wenamun.” Lees meer
I found (King Zakar-baal of Byblos) seated in his upper chamber with his back against a window, and the waves of the great sea of Phoenicia broke behind his head. I said to him: “Blessings of Amun!” He said to me: “How long is it to this day since you came from the place where Amun is?” I said to him: “Five whole months till now.” He said to me: “If you are right, where is the dispatch of Amun that was in your hand? Where is the letter of the High Priest of Amun that was in your hand?” I said to him: “I gave them to Smendes and Tentamun.” Then he became very angry and said to me: “Now then, dispatches, letters you have none. Where is the ship of pinewood that Smendes gave you? Where is its Phoenician crew? Did he not entrust you to this foreign ship’s captain in order to have him kill you and have them throw you into the sea? From whom would one then seek the god? And you, from whom would one seek you? – The Report of Wenamun
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Episode C9 – Horse to Horse, Army to Army
16 januari 2022 · 24 min
Synopsis: In the mid-11th century BC, the Hittite kingdoms of northern Syria are joined by others– in the Philistine pentapolis, the Amuq plain and the region of Classical Cilicia – with ties to the former Mycenaean Greeks. The Phoenician cities of the Levantine coast begin to step from the shadow of post-Collapse Egypt. Lees meer
“I am really Azatiwada,
Man of my Sun, the servant of Thunder God,
Rendered superior by Awariku, and the ruler of Adanawa,
Thunder God rendered me Mother and Father of Adanawa city, and
I am the one, who developed Adanawa city,
And I expanded Adanawa country, both westward and eastward,
And during my reign, I made Adanawa city taste prosperity, satiety and comfort, and I filled the grain warehouses,
I added horse to horse, shield to shield, army to army, everything for Thunder God and the deities…”
The Karatepe Bilingual
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Episode C8 – The Heirs of Hatti
2 januari 2022 · 24 min
Synopsis: The Great Kings of Carchemish continue ruling over a Hittite rump state in northern Syria as they support the region’s recovery. After an attack by the Assyrian king Ashur-bel-kala, the Carchemish dynasty is supplanted by the house of Suhi. Lees meer
“In that year, in the month Kislev,…from the River Khabur of the land Kharku to the city of Carchemish of the land Hatti he plundered. He crossed the Euphrates after them in rafts made of inflated goatskins.” – The Broken Obelisk (of Ashur-bel-kala)
Map of the Late Bronze Age eastern Mediterranean:
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Episode C7 – The Heirs of Babylon
19 december 2021 · 26 min
Synopsis: Even as Anatolia, Syria and Egypt confronted the Bronze Age Collapse, the eastern kingdoms of Assyria, Babylonia and Elam continued their ancient cycle of dynastic conflict. Lees meer
“Why I – who am a king, son of a king, seed of a king, scion of a king, who am king for the lands, for the land of Babylonia and the land of Elam, descendant of the eldest daughter of the mighty King Kurigalzu – why do I not sit on the throne of the land of Babylonia? I sent you a sincere proposal; you, however, have granted me no reply. You may climb up to heaven, but I’ll pull you down by your hem; you may go down to hell, but I’ll pull you up by your hair! I shall destroy your cities, demolish your fortresses, stop up your irrigation ditches, cut down your orchards, pull out the rings of the sluices at the mouths of your irrigation canals.” – Letter to the Kassite court by the Elamite king Kutir-Nahhunte.
Map of the Late Bronze Age eastern Mediterranean:
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Episode C6 – The Splendid Flame
25 juni 2021 · 28 min
Synopsis: In the wake of the Sea Peoples, the Hittite Great King Kuzi-Teshub focuses on rebuilding and strengthening his kingdom. A powerful new threat soon emerges in the form of King Tiglath-Pileser I of Assyria. Lees meer
“In the service of my Lord Ashur, my chariots and warriors I assembled; I set out on my march. In front of my strong men I went to the country of the Aramaeans, the enemies of my Lord Ashur. From before Tsukha, as far as the city of (Carchemish) belonging to the country of (Hatti), I smote with one blow. Their fighting men I slew; their movables, their wealth, and their valuables in countless numbers I carried off.” – Inscription of Tiglath-Pileser I
Map of the Late Bronze Age eastern Mediterranean:
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The Hittite Royal Family:
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