The story of how the first cities rose from southern Mesopotamia has long fascinated scientists and historians. Many explanations point to fertile soil, farming, and trade networks as the engines of ...
History Time on MSN
The last Sumerian kingdom, how Lugalzagesi conquered Sumer, then lost everything to Sargon's empire
In the third millennium BC, one Sumerian ruler rose from Umma and briefly united the ancient city-states of southern Mesopotamia, even claiming to reach the Mediterranean. This chapter follows ...
Hosted on MSN
Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Sumerian Royalty's Helmet in Mesopotamia —Created to Resemble a Head of Hair
The history of Mesopotamia was of great interest to archaeologists, and the excavations at Ur had a significant place. The artifacts from the excavations included a gold helmet that had intricate ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results