What Really Happened in the First Human City? | Life Inside the Oldest Walls | History for Sleep

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What Really Happened in the First Human City? | Life Inside the Oldest Walls | History for Sleep What if everything you thought you knew about the birth of civilization was wrong? Discover the truth about humanity's first cities and the incredible story of how 10,000 people learned to live together within the oldest walls ever built. This history documentary explores the ancient urban centers of Çatalhöyük and Jericho, revealing the daily life, rituals, art, and struggles of our earliest ancestors who dared to build the world's first civilizations. From hunter-gatherer societies to the rise of the first cities, journey through 10,000 years of human history. Uncover the mysteries of ancient urban life, the social structures that held these communities together, and the dark side of civilization including disease, violence, and social inequality. What made these first cities collapse? Why were they eventually abandoned? And what legacy did they leave behind? Perfect for history enthusiasts, archaeology lovers, and anyone curious about human civilization and ancient cultures. Relax and learn as we uncover the secrets hidden within the oldest archaeological sites and earliest urban centers of human history. Subscribe to Sleepy Time History for more fascinating documentaries that blend education with the perfect background for sleep, study, or relaxation. Recommended: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz4qRohCjQXM7uAWCl4nvh2R25dbceo_2 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuQXgKJkorbuqh8g9kiL44g8zHGzp9O3D https://youtu.be/TOQt7GMt9Sk https://youtu.be/PGdcEL_nb88 Want to support our work? Consider becoming a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6uGYezl7-dtRlaXohwo5ew/join Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: The City That Changed Everything 06:08 Before the Walls: The World of the Hunter-Gatherers 21:22 Çatalhöyük: Portrait of the First Urban Center 35:46 Inside the Oldest Walls: Daily Life in the First City 50:20 The Art and Ritual: What the First City-Dwellers Believed 1:04:31 The Dark Side: Violence, Disease, and the Price of Civilization 1:18:59 Social Structure: How Did 10,000 People Live Together? 1:33:28 The Walls of Jericho: A Rival Story 1:47:41 The End and the Legacy: Why the First Cities Were Abandoned 2:02:56 Conclusion: Echoes of the First Walls Further Reading: - Çatalhöyük Excavations: The 2000–2008 Seasons — edited by Ian Hodder (2014) - The Leopard’s Tale: Revealing the Mysteries of Çatalhöyük — Ian Hodder (2010) - Excavations at Jericho — Kathleen M. Kenyon (1960–1983) - The Natufian Culture in the Levant — edited by Ofer Bar-Yosef and François R. Valla (1991) - Paleopathology at the Origins of Agriculture — edited by Mark Nathan Cohen and George J. Armelagos (1984) - The Urban Revolution — V. Gordon Childe (1950) Note on Process & Accuracy: Every story on this channel begins with a deep respect for history. We act as directors and editors, using AI tools to help research and draft the script while we shape the narrative and verify facts. The narration comes from a digital replica of a professional voice actor, and the images are individually crafted artistic impressions. Even with these tools, creating a story of this depth still takes hours of work. Please note that while the narrative is thoroughly based on historical research, its primary purpose is storytelling for entertainment and relaxation. As such, it is not intended to be used as a formal academic or scientific source. Images shown are AI-generated and for illustrative purposes only; they may not reflect actual historical appearances or events. Thank you for your trust and support.