Mesopotamia Resources

The Land Between the Rivers lays between Tigris and Euphrates. The Sumerians were the first sign of world civilization in 3500 B.C. Mesopotamians showed astonishing abilities in architecture, literature, and even fashion. Images of sculptures and drawings emphasize the importance of textiles in ancient Mesopotamia. The clothing of Sumerians and Babylonians are mimicked in today’s clothing from adult costumes to normal European dress. The progression of all countries politically, spiritually, educationally, and in art is centered on the achievements of ancient Mesopotamia.

History

 The Place Where it all Started

Life in Mesopotamia

A Rich History

History of Civilization

Art and Architecture

Time Line of Mesopotamian Art

Sumerian Art

Mesopotamian Art for Educators

Ziggurat Temples

Literature and Drama

Mesopotamian Literature

The Legend of Sargon of Akkadê

The Epic of Gilgamesh

Music and Dance

Dance in Textual Sources

Dance History

The Earliest Music and Ancient Civilizations

Religion and Mythology

Religion in Mesopotamia

Sacred Sexuality

Sumerian Myth

Mythology of the Near East

Science

Astronomy in Mesopotamia

Science and Renaissance

Science and Inventions

Culture

Sumerian Language and Culture

Mesopotamian Culture

Language

First Language Written in Cuneiform

The Oldest Sophisticated Writing

Cuneiform Writing

Government

Mesopotamian Government and Society

The Code of Hammurabi

Earliest Formal Democracy?

Maps

1200 B.C. Mesopotamia

The Archaeology of Mesopotamia Maps

Mesopotamia Map of Archaeological sites