In a number of the Sumerian City-States, the priests wielded direct political power. This would make them theocracies.
In a number of the Sumerian City-States, the priests wielded direct political power. This would make them theocracies.
Conflicts weakened Sumer's city-states
Sumerian city-states fought over farmland
Sumerian city-states were the center of the Sumerian culture. The cities Patron Deity: Modern Day Name: Biblical Name: not mentioned in the Bible.
Conflicts weakened Sumer's city-states
In a number of the Sumerian City-States, the priests wielded direct political power. This would make them theocracies.
In a number of the Sumerian City-States, the priests wielded direct political power. This would make them theocracies.
In a number of the Sumerian City-States, the priests wielded direct political power. This would make them theocracies.
They went to gain more land and irrigation water. Also, to gain glory.
The wealthier landowners.
The Sumerians lost power because the Akkadians invaded the city-states and took over everything.
The loosley connected city-states never united under one government, making them less powerful and less able to withstand invasion.
A Sumerian city-state contained of a village and a city.
The loosley connected city-states never united under one government, making them less powerful and less able to withstand invasion.
The city of Ur was the ancient Sumerian's religious city.
They went to war to gain glory and control more teritory.