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Today we see the political aspect of Babylon during its dark age, focusing on the 10th to 9th centuries BCE. Highlights are reigns of kings like Nabu-Mukin-Apli, Nabu-Shuma-Ukin, and Nabu-Apla-Iddina, tracing the political fragmentation, famine, and external threats faced by the city. The episode also highlights Babylon's struggle against Aramean raids, the rise of new dynasties, and the city's complex relationship with Assyria. Key topics include Babylonian kingship, religious traditions, military campaigns, and the region's cultural resilience during this turbulent period.
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Today we see the political aspect of Babylon during its dark age, focusing on the 10th to 9th centuries BCE. Highlights are reigns of kings like Nabu-Mukin-Apli, Nabu-Shuma-Ukin, and Nabu-Apla-Iddina, tracing the political fragmentation, famine, and external threats faced by the city. The episode also highlights Babylon's struggle against Aramean raids, the rise of new dynasties, and the city's complex relationship with Assyria. Key topics include Babylonian kingship, religious traditions, military campaigns, and the region's cultural resilience during this turbulent period.
If you like the show, consider sharing with your friends, leaving a like, subscribing, or even supporting financially:
Buy the Oldest Stories books: https://a.co/d/7Wn4jhS
Donate here: https://oldeststories.net/
or on patreon: https://patreon.com/JamesBleckley
or on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCG2tPxnHNNvMd0VrInekaA/join

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