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S2 #44: Decoding Urartu: The Museum Guard Who Solved a 3,000-Year-Old Mystery


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This YouTube transcript details the story of Mehmet Kuşman, a Turkish museum guard with only a primary school education, who deciphered the 3,000-year-old Urartu language, a feat that eluded experts. His self-taught approach involved meticulous observation, cross-referencing with related languages like Hurrian, and persistent investigation across multiple countries. Kuşman achievement highlights the power of curiosity and determination, challenging traditional academic methods. The video also briefly touches upon other undeciphered languages and the role of AI in modern linguistic breakthroughs. Finally, the video promotes a mobile internet service.


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He learned an ancient language experts couldn't solve: YouTube


Mehmat Kusman: Wikipedia


Urartu: Wikipedia

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A Cast of PodsBy Jose Acierto