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These Ancient Sumerian Inventions Have Stood the Test of Time

8 Influential Ancient Sumerian Inventions You Should Know

The ancient Sumerians were known to be a progressive civilization that made great advancements and innovations in language, governance, architecture, and much more. In fact, the Sumerians were the first Mesopotamian civilization who lived in independent walled city-states.

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The Rise and Fall of the First Empire in History

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The World’s First Empire Rose From a Dry Desert

Long before the Ancient Greeks and Romans, there was the Sumerian Empire. Rising in a hot desert, without rainfall to nourish crops, without trees or stones for building, it was actually the world's first-ever Empire.

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Meet the First Author in History - Enheduanna

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History’s First Author Is Largely Unknown, Who WAS She?

We’re talking about Enheduanna, an ancient Sumerian high priestess, and a recognized author who had written 45 hymns and 3 epic poems before she was exiled from the kingdom. This was 4,300 years ago, and this is Enheduanna’s tragic and heroic life story.

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5 Ancient Civilizations and Their Clothing

A Fascinating History of Clothing in the Ancient World

Today, we will take a detailed look at the clothing of five ancient civilizations – from the Sumerians to the Romans – to gain an understanding of how our ancestors dressed.

Art

These Relics of History Are Both Art and War.

Helmets are among the oldest forms of personal protective equipment and are known to have been worn by the Akkadians/Sumerians in the 23rd century BCE, Mycenaean Greeks since the 17th century BCE, the Assyrians around 900 BCE, ancient Greeks and Romans, throughout the Middle Ages, and up to the end of

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The Surprising Origins of Common Spring Traditions

The Unique History Behind 7 Spring Traditions

According to the most famous and widely believed one, the origins of this fun custom can be traced back to ancient Egyptian and Sumerian cultures.

Riddles & Quizzes

Take Our Quiz: Is it All Ancient History to You?

Jericho Troy Carthage Babylon Which ancient Sumerian city, which flourished with literature and art, is often called the ‘cradle of civilization’? Ur, often associated with the Biblical Ur of the Chaldees, is one of the oldest cities.

Science and Technology

Here Are the 16 Oldest Household Objects in the World

The World’s Oldest Recipe – 5,000 Years Old imgur Beer can be traced right back to the Sumerian civilization, with this 3,000 BC recipe. The beer would have been very strong and contained pieces of floating bread. Still, I’d give it a try. Wouldn’t you? [related_articles] 3.

Games

7 Ancient Board Games That May Be the Oldest in the World!

During the height of its popularity, this Sumerian game was granted a status of spiritual significance, with various aspects of the game believed to be indicative of the player's actual future.

Design & Photography

These 25 Amazing Archaeological Discoveries Beggar Belief!

Arranged by King Ashurbanipal, the library contains 30,000 clay tablets containing information on the several important civilizations that ruled in these territories: the Assyrians, Sumerians, Akkadians, and Babylonians. [related_articles] 22.

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10 Jaw-Dropping History Facts We Never Knew Were True...

The gardener-turned king Image Source: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg)/ Wikimedia Commons In the year 1861 BC, king Erra-Imitti ruled over the small Sumerian city of Isin, now southern Iraq.

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14 of the World's Most Impressive Step Pyramids

These Step Pyramids are the Most Impressive in the World

The Great Ziggurat of Ur The Great Ziggurat of Ur, an iconic edifice situated in modern-day Iraq, is the best-preserved monument from the ancient Sumerian period. This remarkable architectural marvel was initially completed in the 21st century BC by King Shulgi, who proclaimed himself a god-king.