In this video we take a look at some of the lesser known peoples of the Zagros Mountains in early antiquity. While it's clear that they interacted with the literate and urban civilizations of Mesopotamia to the west, little is known about these diverse and mysterious peoples living within the Zagros Mountains. However, recent archaeological excavations and research have shed some light on who these fascinating people were and a bit about how they may have lived.

Contents:

00:00 Introduction
05:52 Prehistoric Peoples and Settlements
10:17 The Tragedy and Treasures of Hasanlu
19:35 The Ziwiye Hoard
21:12 Luristan

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