Sumerian Empire (Sumer) (oct 11, 5000 BC – jan 1, 2350 BC)
Description:
Capital: UrIrrigation systems (from Tigris and Euphrates) to build complex agricultural societies
Solid administrative and religious systems
Bronze, wheel, iron
Trade with outside societies; Massive trade center at Ur
Specialization of labor with growing population and food availability
Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 11, 5000 BC
jan 1, 2350 BC
~ 2652 years