In 2011 a new tablet relating to the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh came to light in Iraq. The story adds important details to the oldest literary tale in human history, a story that dates back over 4000 years. Journey into ancient Mesopotamia and meet Gilgamesh, King of Uruk as he encounters a hairy wild man named Enkidu who becomes his closest friend and companion. Follow the pair into the Cedar Forest where civilization confronts the pristine wilderness. Hear what the ancients said about the battle between the natural world and civilization's ravages.