Mesopotamia, located in modern-day Iraq, was a region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers that played a significant role in the development of early literate societies. It witnessed many changes in civilization and gave birth to great cities like Ur and Babylon. The Mesopotamians believed in a pantheon of gods and built large pyramid structures […]
Clay tablets from Mesopotamia, dating back to 3,500 BC, were used to record mankind’s first writings. Mesopotamia is believed to be the birthplace of modern civilization, with the great city of Ur founded around 4,000 BC. The clay tablets span a period of 3,000 years, are written in several languages, and provide a fascinating window […]
