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Ancient Mesopotamian Technology by Kristi Holl
Call Number: SORA
ISBN: 9781477789490
Publication Date: 2016
When we think of technology, we might think only of our modern tools, such as electronics, computers, and cutting-edge gadgets, but civilizations throughout the ages have used technology to improve their lives. This informative resource will reveal that the ancient Mesopotamians were an innovative and forward-thinking people. They solved societal problems, such as regulating water to make sure they had a ready supply when they needed it. Readers will also be engaged throughout the volume with descriptions of their technological achievements, such as the construction of their cities, ziggurats, transportation, and weapons, just to name a few.
The Mesopotamians by Wil Mara
Call Number: Follett
ISBN: 9781608707553
Publication Date: 2012-
Focuses on the discoveries and inventions of the ancient Mesopotamian civilization in the areas of transportation, agriculture, architecture, science, and technology.
DK Eyewitness Books: Invention by Lionel Bender
ISBN: 9781465409010
Publication Date: 2013
From the versatile wheel to the tiny and powerful computer chip, discover the most ingenious, world-changing inventions ever Enter the world of innovation and technology. Learn the story behind certain inventors and how an invention shapes up from a mere idea to a widely used household item. From the first writing utensils and timekeeping devices to mechanized vehicles and controlled flight, this lively, educational book is the best way to introduce young minds to the most important innovations that have shaped human history.

Mesopotamia Epic Books
eBooks on Mesopotamia
Class Code: peq5759

Magazines

Ancient history magazine StarGazing and world building
The Babylonians were famous in antiquity for their scientific prowess. They were expert diviners and were especially proud of their ability to interpret the will of the gods by reading the entrails of sacrificial sheep. Their fascination with the firmament and their advanced knowledge of its workings was acknowledged, and their observations, which were recorded over centuries, were used by Greek astronomers in Late Antiquity. Indeed, astronomical, and astrological, practice and lore are part of Babylon’s enduring legacy, elements of which are with us even today. Undoubtedly, the most famous is the zodiac circle of twelve signs, most of which still bear names related to their Babylonian origins.
The Persians
Not even a 2,000-year smear campaign, instigated by the Greeks, can obscure the staggering achievements of the ancient Persians. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones tells the story of the Iranian dynasty that forged the greatest empire the world had ever known
All About History #125
Find out more about Xerxes • How the ancient Iranian emperor overcame revolt and intrigue to dominate West Asia

Persian Wars

Series of conflicts between Greece and Persia in 499-479 BC. The Greek victory marked the end of Persian domination of the ancient world and the beginning of Greek supremacy.

Mesopotamian Warfare: The Sumerians, Akkadians and More
Mesopotamian warfare was commonplace in each of the three great Mesopotamian civilizations, all related to each other, brought in new weapons and tactics to Mesopotamian warfare. All warred among themselves and with others. Mesopotamian cities usually went to war for water and land rights. As cultures based on agriculture, land and sufficient water supply were vital to the well-being of their cities. They fought for that which was vital to them, as well as for less crucial motives such as preeminence. This was essential in Mesopotamian warfare.

Trojan War

The mythical Trojan War probably reflected a real war (c.1200 B.C.) between the invading Greeks and the people of Troas, possibly over control of trade through the Dardanelles.

Online Resources

Britannica
The area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in what is now Iraq is the site of ancient Mesopotamia, birthplace of the world’s first civilizations. The name is Greek for “land between the rivers.” As the muddy streams flooded and receded, their silt built the rich alluvial plain. Tradition locates the Biblical Garden of Eden in Mesopotamia.
Ten Ancient Mesopotamia Facts You Need to Know
Mesopotamia is the ancient Greek name (meaning “the land between two rivers”, the Tigris and Euphrates) for the region corresponding to modern-day Iraq and parts of Iran, Syria, and Turkey. It is considered the “cradle of civilization” for the many inventions and innovations which first appeared there c. 10,000 BCE through the 7th century CE.
Sirs Discoverer Made in Mesopotamia
Situated in modern-day Iraq and Syria, Mesopotamia was populated by the Sumer people, who were responsible for some of the most important inventions known to the modern world. Here are four of their creations that are so crucial to our lives, even today...
DK FindOut - Mesopotamia
The ancient region of Mesopotamia lay between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the Middle East. Today, these rivers flow from eastern Turkey, down through Iraq, and out into the sea called the Persian Gulf. Mesopotamia was made up of many different tribes, peoples, and languages. The land was very fertile, with rich soil, a warm climate, and reliable rainfall.

Videos

The MET Museum

Mesopotamia, 8000–2000 B.C.
On the basis of the Royal Canon of Ptolemy, a second-century A.D. astronomer, regnal dates can be determined with certainty in Babylonia only as far back as 747 B.C. (the accession of King Nabonassar).
Mesopotamia, 1000 B.C.–1 A.D.
This period is characterized by an age of empires. From northern Mesopotamia, the Assyrians renew their military campaigns over an ever-wider region. Their armies defeat cities as far west as the Mediterranean Sea and Egypt and carry back to Assyria vast quantities of booty and tribute. By installing Assyrian governors in conquered capitals, and through the mass deportation of defeated populations, they create a unified empire

The Rise and fall of Sumer & Akad

The Rise and Fall of Sumer and Akkad
The Sumerians were the first known people to settle in Mesopotamia over 7,000 years ago. Located in the southernmost part of Mesopotamia between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (modern day Iraq), Sumer was often called the cradle of civilization. By the 4th millennium BC, it had established an advanced system writing, spectacular arts and architecture, astronomy, and mathematics. The Akkadians would follow the Sumerians, borrowing from their culture, producing a new language of their own, and creating the world’s first empire.

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