Mesopotamia: The Rise of Cities

Mesopotamia: The Rise of Cities is a French documentary that examines the effort to preserve ancient history in the wake of prolonged conflict. Following decades of instability and war, international teams of archaeologists return to the most significant sites in Mesopotamia. These experts work to salvage remaining cultural treasures and study the ruins of early cities, including those built by the Assyrian and Sumerian civilizations, which had been largely inaccessible to researchers for many years.

The film was directed by Olivier Julien and produced by ARTE and Gedeon Programmes. Released on May 25, 2024, this television movie has a runtime of 52 minutes and is categorized under the documentary and history genres.