G06: Mesopotamia: Writing

Known as the cradle of civilization, ancient Mesopotamia laid the groundwork for modern art and literature. This compelling volume examines the diverse world of ancient Mesopotamia, providing readers with an insight into ancient crafts and craft workers, sculpture and other fine arts, language, writing, scribes and education, epic poetry, and sacred and secular works.

Mesopotamia, the "land between the rivers," was the site of the world's first cities, empires, large-scale engineering projects and written literature. The history culture and contributions of the pivotal civilizations that inhabited the area presented in vivid detail in this volume, which includes the rise and fall of Sumeria, Babylonia, Assyria and Persia.

Over the course of millennia, the many civilizations making up Mesopotamia created interesting and inspiring technologies. From the first analog computers to jewelry, the Mesopotamians were skilled workers and inventors. This book dives into the history of each Mesopotamian civilization and discusses which technologies continue to inspire societies today.

Describes ancient Mesopotamia, now located in present-day Iraq, and traces its history, technological innovations, people, and culture from 10,000 to 539 B.C.

Discover the contributions of the Mesopotamian culture that gave the world irrigation systems & the written language known as cuneiforms.

Discover how history, nature, and science connect in this fast-paced, entertaining, and incredibly informative history of the world, from the beginning of time to the present day.

The ancient Mesopotamians have been a subject of fascination through the ages. This title will guide the eager reader through the cultural lives of the Mesopotamians. Readers will also get an overview of what their own education would have been like in Mesopotamian times. Ample color photographs provide context for the lives of these ancient peoples. Lively text teaches readers about the innovations in astronomy, mathematics, and literature, as well as music, dance, and more. This book will show readers how in some ways their own modern society might not be all that far removed from one so many centuries ago.

Archaeology gives us a window into the wondrous world of ancient Iraq, in the region once known as Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilization. Join scientists as they study the Citadel in northern Iraq; explore the ancient city of Nineveh; and see how ancient treasures help scientists reassemble the mosaic-like puzzle of Iraq's past.