Sumer

Ancient civilization in southern Mesopotamia.

Sumerians

An ancient civilization located in southern Mesopotamia, present-day Iraq. Sumer is considered one of the world's earliest urban societies and is known for developing cuneiform writing, a system of early city-states, and significant contributions to law, architecture, and religion.

Etymology

Sumer is derived from the Akkadian word 'Shu-mer', referring to a southern land.

Explain Like I’m 5

Sumer was one of the world's oldest civilizations, located in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), known for inventing writing and building impressive cities like Ur.

Fun Facts

Sumerians invented the wheel
They used clay tablets to write
Their ziggurats were massive, stepped temples

FAQ

What is Sumer? It was an ancient civilization in Mesopotamia
When did it exist? Approximately 4500 to 1900 BC
What are they known for? Developing the world's first writing system, cuneiform

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Mesopotamia ancient civilization

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Ur Uruk Lagash

Meronyms — Parts or Components

ziggurats cuneiform tablets

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Mesopotamia ancient Near East

Indexes

ancient civilization historical culture urban settlement

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