Ur mesopotamia

Cities have been important centers of human development for around 10,000 years. The model for modern cities began with the most important centers of civilization in the ancient world.

And her clothing tells an important story, says archeologist Rita Wright.

Graphic reconstruction of the Ziggurat of Ur was the first temple that became the model for future ones in Mesopotamia.

Mesopotamia Social Structure At the top of the pyramid was the priests landowners and government officials. They had luxurious homes that was two stories high. In the middle class were the merchants...

The Sumerians were the first known people to settle in Mesopotamia over 7,000 years ago, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (modern day Iraq). Sumer was often called the cradle of civilization. By the 4th millennium BC, it had established an advanced system writing, spectacular arts and architecture, astronomy and mathematics. The origin of the Sumerians remains a mystery till this day.

1. The standard of Ur 2. Made by Sumer. 3. Important because of the fine stones on this piece of artwork. Lapi Lazuli is the blue gem