Ancient Mesopotamia, Mesopotamia, Bronze Age, Sumerians, Babylonians, Hammurabi, Assyrians, Persians, Israelites , Cuneiforms

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Ancient Mesopotamia

A historical region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, known as the "Cradle of Civilization."

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Bronze Age

A period from approximately 3300 to 1200 BCE characterized by the use of bronze for tools and weapons and the rise of city-states.

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Sumerians

Early inhabitants of southern Mesopotamia (c. 4500-1900 BCE) known for establishing city-states and developing cuneiform writing.

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City-States

Independent political entities established by the Sumerians, including Ur, Uruk, Lagash, and Eridu.

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Cuneiform

One of the earliest writing systems developed by the Sumerians, initially for record-keeping and later for literature and law.

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Babylonians

A civilization that rose after the Sumerians (c. 1894-539 BCE), known for the Code of Hammurabi and advancements in literature and science.

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Code of Hammurabi

One of the earliest written legal codes established by King Hammurabi, emphasizing justice and social order.

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Assyrians

A dominant power from the 14th to 7th centuries BCE, known for their military strength and cultural contributions.

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Persians

Established the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550-330 BCE) under Cyrus the Great, known for tolerance and administrative efficiency.

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Cuneiform

Cuneiform

  • Definition: An ancient writing system used in Mesopotamia, characterized by wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets.

  • Origin: Developed by the Sumerians around 3200 BCE.

  • Materials: Primarily inscribed on clay using a stylus.

  • Languages: Used for various languages, including Sumerian, Akkadian, and Babylonian.

  • Significance: One of the earliest forms of written expression, crucial for record-keeping, literature, and administration.

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Mesopotamia

Mesopotamia

  • Location: Between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, in modern-day Iraq.

  • Civilizations: Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians.

  • Contributions:

    • Writing: Cuneiform script.

    • Law: Code of Hammurabi.

    • Mathematics: Base-60 number system.

    • Agriculture: Irrigation techniques.

  • Significance: Often referred to as the "Cradle of Civilization" for its early advancements in writing, governance, and urbanization.

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Hammurabi

Hammurabi was the sixth king of the First Babylonian Dynasty, reigning from 1792 BC to 1750 BC. He is best known for the Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes, which established laws and punishments to maintain order in society. The code emphasized justice and was inscribed on a stone stele, showcasing principles like "an eye for an eye." Hammurabi's reign marked significant advancements in law, governance, and society in ancient Mesopotamia.

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