Mesopotamia (Ancient Civilizations)
Mesopotamia (Ancient Civilizations) by Sherman Hollar
English | 2011 | ISBN: 1615305262 | 88 pages | EPUB | 6,3 MB
English | 2011 | ISBN: 1615305262 | 88 pages | EPUB | 6,3 MB
In this volume you will learn about four major Mesopotamian civilizations. The first was Sumer, which began about 3300 BC. The Sumerians contributed to the development of the calendar, metalworking, the wheeled cart, and the potter's wheel. They also created the classic Epic of Gilgamesh. The second great empire you'll learn about is Babylonia. The Babylonians added to the knowledge of astronomy, mathematics, and law. In about 1400 BC the Assyrians of the north freed themselves from Babylon's control. Fierce and warlike, they were the first to use horses as cavalry. They built roads and organized a mail service for communication. Despite their ferocity, their art and architecture were magnificent. The Assyrians also preserved cuneiform texts in great libraries. Next, the Chaldeans took over and rebuilt Babylon into a rich and gorgeous city starting around 606 BC. An example of the city's beauties was the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, an ancient wonder of the world. The Chaldeans also made progress in astronomy and math. But in 539 BC, they became a part of the Persian Empire.