The History and Archaeology of the Bible

The Tower of Babel

Educational Jul 22, 2021 26 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection

S1 E2: Explore the symbolism of the tower and pyramid in ancient architecture, beginning with the famous Egyptian step pyramid at Saqqara. Learn about the Mesopotamian ziggurat, a tower-like structure composed of receding platforms, and its role in religious life and ritual. Discover parallels between the building of ziggurats and the story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis.

Educational Jul 22, 2021 26 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2021
Run Time: 26 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.