Sumerian Civilisation- Mesopotamia
3rd millenia- 2th century BC (1 gen 3999 anni a. C. – 1 gen 200 anni a. C.)
Descrizione:
This civilization was located between the rivers Euphrates and Tigris in MESOPOTAMIA.
Major cities:
Ur, Uruk, Lagash,
Kish, Umma, Nipur
Achievements:
1st writing system- CUNEIFORM
Earliest myth- the Epic of Gilgamesh
invention of the WHEEL
CALENDAR
Functions of the state:
Economical- Distribution of work and food
Protective- Armies and walls
Religious- Temples(ZIGGURATS)
Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
1 gen 3999 anni a. C.
1 gen 200 anni a. C.
~ 3801 years