The Epic of Gilgamesh, Discovery of His Tomb, Nimrod and The Tower of Babel with Dr. Judd Burton

About this episode

Dr. Judd Burton joins Rye to explore the Epic of Gilgamesh, the discovery of his tomb, and connections to Nimrod and the Tower of Babel.

Dr. Judd Burton is a historian, researcher, and explorer of ancient mysteries whose work bridges biblical history, mythology, and archaeology. Founder of the research initiative Institute of Biblical Anthropology, Dr. Burton investigates ancient giants, Nephilim traditions, lost civilizations, and the deeper historical context behind legendary figures found in ancient texts. Through his writing, field research, and lectures, he examines how ancient myths, archaeological discoveries, and biblical narratives may intersect, often challenging conventional interpretations of early human history. In this episode, Rye the Codega welcomes Dr. Judd Burton for a deep exploration into the ancient world surrounding the legendary king of the Epic of Gilgamesh. The conversation investigates the long-rumored discovery of the tomb of Gilgamesh near the Euphrates and what such a discovery could mean for our understanding of early post-flood civilizations. Dr. Burton also examines the controversial theory that Gilgamesh may be connected to the biblical figure Nimrod, the mighty ruler traditionally associated with the construction of the Tower of Babel. Together they discuss the true purpose behind…

People in this episode

Host: Rye

Guest: Dr. Judd Burton

Topics covered

• ancient history
• mythology
• archaeology
• biblical narratives
• civilizations
• Gilgamesh
• Nimrod

Keywords

• Gilgamesh
• Nimrod
• Tower of Babel
• ancient giants
• Nephilim
• archaeology
• biblical history
• CERN

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Institute of Biblical Anthropology, CERN

Books & works: The Epic of Gilgamesh

Places: Euphrates

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