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If you've ever been curious about the ancient land of Elam and Elamite civilization, then you're in luck. In this program, "The Early History of Elam and the Elamites," we take a look at how Elamite civilization began as well as the beginnings of its perennial conflict with the city-states and empires of Mesopotamia. There's so much to learn about this fascinating and powerful culture of ancient Iran; this episode will give you a good foundation to begin your studies on ancient Elam and its people, the Elamites.
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APA Style
Cy, H. w. (2020, August 26). The Elamites - The Early History of Elam and Its People (Part 1). World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/2088/the-elamites----the-early-history-of-elam-and-its/
Chicago Style
Cy, History with. "The Elamites - The Early History of Elam and Its People (Part 1)." World History Encyclopedia, August 26, 2020. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/2088/the-elamites----the-early-history-of-elam-and-its/.
MLA Style
Cy, History with. "The Elamites - The Early History of Elam and Its People (Part 1)." World History Encyclopedia, 26 Aug 2020, https://www.worldhistory.org/video/2088/the-elamites----the-early-history-of-elam-and-its/.
