Ancient Near East

Ancient Mesopotamia

Sumer is considered to be the first civilization in the world. From it’s beginning as a collection of farming villages, Sumer was a powerful influence to both neighbors and conquerors throughout its history of constant invasions, rebellions ad changing dynasties. The Sumerian cuneiform writing is the earliest written language.

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