Ancient sumer

Introduction The ancient civilization of Sumer, is one of the earliest civilizations in human history. The Sumerians were a people who lived in Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, around 4000-2000 BCE. They achieved impressive technological advancement, including the development of writing, mathematics, and astronomy. Their social structure consisted of a ruling

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an infographic about Sumer

What did the Sumerian people wear? Here are some tantalizing pictures…. And here is what World History Center says about the topic: Sumerian Clothing and Dress Ancient Mesopotamia was…

Early map of Sumer

Skirted Adorers, Sumerian votive figures. Abu Temple at Tell Asmar, Iraq, gypsum marble, ca. 2,750-2,500 B.C.E. British Museum

The Sumerians were the first known people to settle in Mesopotamia over 7,000 years ago, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (modern day Iraq). Sumer was often called the cradle of civilization. By the 4th millennium BC, it had established an advanced system writing, spectacular arts and architecture, astronomy and mathematics. The origin of the Sumerians remains a mystery till this day.