The Sumerian civilization existed from 4100 B.C.E. until around 1750 B.C.E.
The name "Sumer" meant "land of the civilized kings." The Sumerians were one of the first groups to divide time into hours and minutes. They also had a complex religion that involved gods called the Anunnaki. The Anunnaki were believed to be in charge of Sumerians' fates. Many myths involved members of the Anunnaki passing judgment on humans. Additionally, the gods were described as children of the Earth and sky. Most people chalk these stories up to mythology, the same way they do the Greek gods.
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Babylon, a small port town situated on the Euphrates River, grew to become one of the most prosperous cities within Mesopotamia. Today, Babylon is located within modern-day Iraq, roughly 50 miles south of Baghdad, Iraq 🇮🇶. The city originally dates to around 2000 BC, and over several millennia it has encompassed a blend of artistic, architectural, and cultural achievements under different empires. 🎥© Ancient Facts #archaeohistories
Introducción¿Te has preguntado alguna vez cómo las primeras grandes civilizaciones surgieron en una tierra aparentemente inhóspita? La respuesta yace en los ríos Tigris y Éufrates. Estos cuerpos de agua no solo definieron la geografía de Mesopotamia, sino también su historia y desarrollo. Desde la agricultura hasta la mitología, los Tigris y Éufrates fueron el corazón palpitante de las antiguas civilizac... #FormaciónyCaídadeNacioneseImperios #HistoriadelaArquitectura #Mesopotami
