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Gilgamesh was an early king in Mesopotamia, and is surrounded by much legend. It was said he was a demigod and had superhuman abilities. The Epic of Gilgamesh, is an epic written about his adventures. It is considered by many to be the first great work of literature. In The Mesopotamians, he plays guitar.
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Ashurbanipal was a king of Assyria in Mesopotamia. A strong and powerful king, he ruled his kingdom as one of the best kings of the Assyrian Empire. He was a strong believer in knowledge and kept and maintained a large collection of educational and historical tablets in his kingdom, one that is still around today. He is known as the creator of the first library.
In The Mesopotamians, he plays the drums.
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Hammurabi was a king in ancient Mesopotamia who is credited with having the first ever written system of laws. The Code of Hammurabi used an “eye for an eye” system which was engraved on a large stone for all to see. This was a historically significant turning point for organized society. In The Mesopotamians, Hammurabi is the lead singer and bass player.
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Mesopotamia is a land that lies between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Ancient Mesopotamia held the Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian and Assyrian empires. It was a land that flourished during the bronze age for it’s rich soil, perfect for growing crops. An area marked by both times of peace and times of war under various reigning kings.
This is a map that shows roughly the area of Mesopotamia:
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The Ford Econoline is a full-sized van available in both passenger and cargo versions. In its cargo configuration it has seating only in the front and the rest of the van is open space for haulage, making it a popular vehicle for touring musicians on a budget such as the Mesopotamians.
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Archaeopteryx was an early bird like dinosaur, which is believed to have brightly colored feathers on its wings. It is also believed this is one of the earliest ancestors of modern day birds. They roamed the skies during the late Jurassic Period.
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Velociraptor was a carnivore dinosaur that hunted in packs. Very intelligent and quick, it is believed they hunted in similar ways to modern lions and wolves. A recognizable trait on the Velociraptor is the large hooking claw on their feet. Velociraptors were most prevalent during the late Cretaceous Period.
Pachycephalosaurus? They Might Be Giants (Ft. Danny Weinkauf) – I Am a Paleontologist
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Pachycephalosaurus was an herbivore dinosaur form the late Cretaceous Period. Recognizable by the bone dome on the top of their head which they used as a defensive mechanism. They would charge towards their opponent head first like modern day rams do.
(Digging, digging, digging, digging) They Might Be Giants (Ft. Danny Weinkauf) – I Am a Paleontologist
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Carnotaur was a large carnivore predator (very similar to Tyrannosaurus) found to be alive in the late Cretaceous Period. The Carnotaur, much like T-rex, has short front arms and is distinguishable by two bony protrusions on the top of its head.
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