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History of Ancient Mesopotamia learn about the history of Ancient Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilization between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Educational articles for teachers, students, and schools including religion, art, daily life, people and kings, Sumer, Babylon, Assyria, Persia, city-states, science, and more Map of Mesopotamia by Atanas Kostovski Ancient …

Ancient Mesopotamia : Epic of Gilgamesh Story and Facts Discover the story and facts about the Epic of Gilgamesh in ancient Mesopotamia. The oldest known literary work. King Gilgamesh  Epic of Gilgamesh Story and Facts The Epic of Gilgamesh is arguably the most significant and well-known piece of Sumerian literature.  Although the story is about an epic hero akin to Hercules from Greek mythology, Gilgamesh is probably a genuine Sumerian ruler who ruled over the city of Uruk. Author of the Epic of Gilgamesh Although the story itself is about Sumerian …

Writing in ancient Mesopotamia Learn about the writing of Ancient Mesopotamia. The Sumerians invented the first writing system called cuneiform Sumerian Writing  Symbols were made with wedge shaped marks on clay tablets Writing in ancient Mesopotamia The earliest written language was created by the Sumerians. The population of Sumer needed …

Ancient Mesopotamia:Laws and history of Code of Hammurabi learn about Laws and history of the Code of Hammurabi. One of the first written records of a code of law by the Babylonians. Ruler Hammurabi was the first great king of Babylon. He founded the first Babylonian Empire and subjugated all …

Religions and gods of Mesopotamia learn about Religions and gods of ancient Mesopotamia. Sumerians, Assyrians, and Babylonians had a god for each city Religions and gods of Mesopotamia The Sumerians of antiquity revered a wide variety of deities. They believed that a lot of their life’s events were affected by …

Crafts in ancient Mesopotamia Learn about the history of the Crafts, Art, and Craftsmen of Ancient Mesopotamia including pottery, jewelry, stone masons, and more Crafts in ancient Mesopotamia Craftsmen and Artisans  A significant part of Mesopotamian civilization was performed by artisans. They produced products that were used on a daily …

Lifestyle in ancient Mesopotamia learn about Lifestyle in ancient Mesopotamia. Jobs, clothes, food, classes of people, homes, and entertainment. Lifestyle in ancient Mesopotamia Mesopotamia underwent a transition when the Sumerian civilization emerged. People used to live in small villages and the majority of them would hunt and gather until cities …

Ancient Mesopotamia : The Empire of Persians Learn about the history of The Empire of Persians Also known as the Achaemenid Empire, they ruled the Middle East before the Greeks arrived The Empire of Persians After the demise of the Babylonian Empire, the first Persian Empire ruled the Middle East. …

Ancient Mesopotamia : The Empire of Assyrians learn about the history of the Assyrians Empire. A warrior people who ruled much of Mesopotamia and the Middle East. The Empire of Assyrians The Assyrians were one of the major peoples to live in Mesopotamia during ancient times. They lived in northern …