The Sumerians
Digging up the Past
Start For FreeLearn about one of the first great civilisations and it’s most famous citizen. A man who is considered to be the founder two nations and three global religions.
What You Will Learn
Clay barrels
Four small clay barrels covered with mysterious cuneiform characters.
Sumerian tombs
"Mes-kalam-dug, Hero of the Good Land." This title was found inscribed on two golden bowls and a lamp retrieved from the tomb.
The Ur Dynasty
The First Dynasty of Ur was swallowed up by the conquests of Sargon of Akkad, who established his authority over the countries of the Middle East.
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Having seen some of the artifacts, such as the Standard of Ur in the British Museum, I personally found this course to be interesting.
i like this very much- gives me a thought as to investigating more about Ur itself and to help prove the Bible is true!