INTRODUCTION TO MESOPOTAMIAN CIVILIZATION AND EMPIRES
MESOPOTAMIA THE CRADLE OF CIVILIZATION Mesopotamia is an ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean, which is now mostly occupied by modern-day Iraq. It is known as the cradle of civilization, as it was one of the first places where human civilization developed. TIMELINE OF MESOPOTAMIAN CIVILIZATION The Mesopotamian civilization dates back to around 4000 BCE and lasted until the fall of the Babylonian Empire in 539 BCE. During this time, the region saw the rise and fall of several empires, including the Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian empires. SUMERIAN EMPIRE The Sumerian civilization is one of the earliest known civilizations that emerged in the region of Mesopotamia around 4000 BCE. Sumer was located in the southern part of Mesopotamia, in what is now modern-day Iraq. SUMERIAN INNOVATIONS The Sumerians are known for their many innovations, such as writing, the wheel, and irrigation systems. They also built impressive cities with complex architecture, such as the...