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Mesopotamia

Mesopotamia is the land between the Tigris and Euphrates and site of several ancient civilizations.

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What is the important event which took place before the city-state of Ur rose to power.?

Before the city-state of Ur rose to power, a significant event was the unification of Sumerian city-states under the rule of King Sargon of Akkad around 2334 BCE. This marked the establishment of one of the world's first empires, leading to increased trade, cultural exchange, and the spread of innovations across the region. The subsequent decline of Sargon's empire created a power vacuum, allowing Ur and other city-states to assert their dominance in Mesopotamia.

What was Hammurabi known for?

Hammurabi was known for developing a wise and fair code of law.

When did Sumerians invent wheel?

it is not clear who actually invented the wheel. The earliest archaeological finds of wheeled vehicles date to the second half of the 4th millennium BC, was almost simultaneous in several areas: in Mesopotamia (Iraq, where Sumerians lived) the northern Caucasus and central Europe. Therefore, the question of who invented the wheel is unresolved .

What was the worlds first civilization in Mesopotamia?

Well, yes but their were numerous city states that arose individually in the pockets of the tigress and Euphrates's rivers.

And by the way it was Sumer probably

-history is only 72% factual-

The akkadians in incorrect. There was four major civilizations that started around the Tigress and Euphrates rivers. Summer is one of them, Then we have Egypt, then Indus civilization, and last Shang China. There were the four major civilizations. Later developed into city states as said above. Then even farther into the future and other civilizations start to rise and people start fighting.

The land between the Tigris and Euphrates river?

This area has good farmland. Especially after a flood this area would have very rich soil.

Why did the sumerians build ziggurats as their tallest building?

Maybe because it meant a lot to them and cared more about them

What kinds of activities took place in the roman torum?

It was a market place so it usually had selling and store-like activities haksnldfg

What major contributions did the Chaldean Empire make?

They built a glorious empire.

They saved themselves from massive challenges.
They built a very nice empire. They also avoided challenges.
they created the 7-day week, built the hanging gardens which was one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world.

Why are empirefertile crescent and anatolia linked?

they are linked because it has to deal with a part of land

When did Gilgamesh rule Uruk?

There is no physical evidence to prove there ever was an actual Gilgamesh who ruled anywhere in Mesopotamia. The stories of Gilgamesh may have been intended only for entertainment or as an allegory. The Sumerian tablets containing the stories date as far back as the seventh century BCE.

When did the sumerian civilization invent the sickle?

If you have read your Bible, you know that the genealogical path lead to Peleg (Gen. 10:25), the son of Eber (for in his days was the earth divided) and this was the beginning of husbandry, or farming. The taming of the land would have included the sickle and this was when it was first used. This was also at the beginning of the Second Millenium on earth, as it was in the generations after the Flood.

What were warehouses used for in mesopotamia?

All civilizations need resources to survive but if a civilization has more than enough (surplus) of food they needed to store it or it rots, a warehouse is where these civilizations store leftover food. This was very essential to have because if resources were lacking the could use their leftovers from the last harvest.

How did an irrigation system and a warehouse benefit the people of ancient cities?

The irrigation system brought water to the fields to grow crops, allowing high and reliable food production in otherwise semi-desert country.

Warehouses provided a storehouse for harvested crops to be consumed throughout the year, rather than having to rely on seasonal crops which were unavailable for half the year.