Mesopotamia

Why this topic:

Mesopotamia is important as the geographic place where civilizations first blossomed. The institutions developed there (political, economical, educational, and religious) influenced all subsequent growth in the Mediterranean region, in Asia, in North Africa, and indeed, continue to have influence in modern times.

Useful Links:

Hammurabi's Code – you be the judge

Hammurabi's Code of Laws

Collapse - Why Do Civilizations Fall? (Mesopotamia)

Ancient City of Ur

Reconstruction of the ancient city of Ur, established around 2100BC as the capital of the Mesopotamian Civilization

Virtual Ancient Civilizations

Early Mesopotamia

The Oriental Institute Museum: Mesopotamia -- images of artifacts

The Detroit Institute of Arts: Mesopotamia -- more artifact images

Ancient Near East -- overview, with emphasis on Gilgamesh

Ancient Mesopotamia UNIT (Donn) -- resource for teachers

Mapping Mesopotamia (handout; assignment sheet) 

Lesson: Mesopotamia Women  

Write like a Babylonian: See your name in Cuneiform!

Gilgamesh Study Guide

 Gilgamesh Summary

Rent a house in ancient Mesopotamia! (A collection of contracts)

Odyssey Online

Cylinder Seals
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 Virtual Tour: City of Bablyon

Ishtar Gate & Processional Way

Istar Gate

Proverbs from Sumer (2000 BC)

The Sumerians -- quick overview, background information

Mesopotamia in the Electronic Passport

 Mesopotamia --on-line unit for teachers

Ancient Near East Art -- Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Amazing Ancient World - Premier Ancient Civilization Internet Book ACT I

Fun and Games @ University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology