History’s Longest Forgotten Reign | The Kassites
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They ruled Babylon longer than any other dynasty.
They restored temples, balanced empires, and negotiated peace—yet left behind no myths, no legends, no conquests carved in stone.
For over 400 years, the Kassites held the heart of Mesopotamia.
And then… they vanished.
This is the story of the quiet empire that time tried to erase.
From mountain nomads to the builders of Dur-Kurigalzu, the Kassites defied what it meant to rule—choosing patience over power, order over glory.
Join us as we uncover the rise, reign, and rediscovery of history’s longest forgotten dynasty.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:48 – The Rise of the Kassites
07:31 – The Horse Kings of Babylon
13:28 – The Mystery of the Kassite Mind
19:45 – The Decline of Kassite Rule
24:54 – Rediscovering the Kassites
30:45 – Reflection
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