jjares reviewed Sumerians: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Sumerian History, Sumerian Mythology and the Mesopotamian Empire of the Sumer Civilization on + 3255 more book reviews
New DNA evidence seems to indicate that the Sumerians came from the Neolithic and Bronze Age sites such as Gonur Tepe and Anau in modern-day Turkmenistan. Previously, it was thought that they came from India or an area west of the Tiber and Euphrates Rivers. They are truly an ancient culture because the earliest indications are in a small settlement about 6500 BC (near ancient Ur). They were an innovative group of people, creating many of the tools we use today, including the pickaxe, wheel, a calendar with 12 months, and created a system of laws. It is thought that the Sumerians created the sailboat.
Sumerians had the first independent city-states, urban areas, art, music, and literature for non-religious use. I particularly enjoyed learning about the everyday Sumerian. An interesting factoid: The first people to practice medicine came from the priestly class.
Sumerians had the first independent city-states, urban areas, art, music, and literature for non-religious use. I particularly enjoyed learning about the everyday Sumerian. An interesting factoid: The first people to practice medicine came from the priestly class.
