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A History of the World in 100 Objects

The First Cities and States (4000 - 2000 BC)

Standard of Ur

Duration: 14 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Neil MacGregor describes the discovery of mosaics from the ancient Mesopotamian city of Ur, now in Southern Iraq. The Standard of Ur shows intricate scenes of battle and regal life. Show more

BBC Radio 4 LW

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