In 2025, archaeologists in Eridu uncovered something that rewrites the story of civilization. Beneath the sands of southern Iraq, they found a vast 7,000-year-old network of canals and farms. More than 4,000 canals and 700 agricultural plots reveal an ancient system that powered the world’s first urban life. Eridu, once dismissed as a myth, now stands as humanity’s earliest capital. Sumerian chronicles had whispered its name for centuries, but no one imagined how advanced it truly was. Let’s explore how this forgotten city shaped the dawn of civilization itself. Animation is created by Bright Side. <br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br />Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ <br /><br />Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV <br />Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz <br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br />Our Social Media: <br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightplanet/ <br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official <br />TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en <br /><br />Stock materials (photos, footages and other): <br />https://www.depositphotos.com <br />https://www.shutterstock.com <br />https://www.eastnews.ru <br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br />For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me <br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br />This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.
