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Cities of the Ancient World

Cities of the Ancient World

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TalkDocumentary

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People live in a world of cities; reflecting on ancient models of the city as a human phenomenon offers important lessons about today's culture; an opportunity to survey the breadth of the ancient world through the context of its urban development.

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Budget

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

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Rating

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Release Date

05 September 2025

Country

United States of America

Cast

Steven L. Tuck

Steven L. Tuck

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