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Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia & Persia

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Lectures, History/Genealogy

Age Group:

Adult
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Program Description

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Sheba Akhtar, author and professor of art and architecture, will present a fascinating history of Mesopotamia, including the emergence of agriculture in the Fertile Crescent, the Babylonians destruction of Solomon's temple in Jerusalem, and Alexander's defeat of Persia and subsequent burning of Persepolis. This is the first of a three-part series on Ancient Civilizations.

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