Ancient Middle East Sites
Odyssey Online: Near East
Explores the people, mythology, daily life, death rituals, writing, and archaeology of the ancient Middle Eastern
civilizations. The site highlights specific artifacts from Sumerian, Assyrian, Babylonian, and Persian life and includes
a concise introduction to cuneiform writing. (Emory University, Atlanta, GA)
The Fertile Crescent
Features a timeline and map of ancient Middle Eastern civilizations with specific articles on the people and cultures
of Sumer, Babylon, Assyria, and Persia. (Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN)
Illuminating World Cultures: Mesopotamia
Provides a thorough exploration of the geography, gods and goddesses, time records, and writing of several
ancient Middle Eastern civilizations. The site features interactive Challenge games that explore building a ziggurat
in Sumer, mapping trade routes in Babylonia, and more. (British Museum, London, United Kingdom)
Mesopotamia
Provides an excellent collection of essays and primary source documents on Mesopotamian culture and history.
(Washington State University, Pullman, WA)
Women's Lives in Mesopotamia
Includes documented excerpts from Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets, such as Hammurabi's Code and inscriptions
from temples, that give insight to the role of women in ancient Mesopotamia. (Women in World History Curriculum,
Berkeley, CA)
Sumerian Mythology
Provides history and overview of Sumerian mythology with answers to frequently asked questions. References to
deities are defined with links throughout the text. (University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH)
Encyclopaedia of the Orient
Offers an extensive encyclopedia on the Middle East and North Africa with information on history, culture,
geography, and politics. (Tore Kjeilen/LexicOrient, Oslo, Norway)
Heritage: Civilization and the Jews
Provides an overview of the interaction between Jewish civilization and Western culture throughout history. In the
ancient era, it examines the Jewish claim to a promised land in Israel and the struggles to survive the periods of
Greek and Roman conquests. (Public Broadcasting Service, Alexandria, VA)
Ancient Middle East Gateway Sites
Ancient Mesopotamia
Organizes links to Internet resources on Mesopotamian Life, Art, Maps, Biographies, and more. Created by a World
History teacher, the site also links to academic research sites for further study. (Eric Rymer, Akron, OH)
Ancient and Medieval Middle East
Provides a thorough list of Internet resources on the ancient Middle East with topics ranging from the Code of
Hammurabi to Women in the Ancient Near East and the Ziggurats of Mesopotamia. (Columbia University, New
York, NY)
Art History: Mesopotamian Art
Provides links to museums, art institutes, and university collections focused on ancient Middle Eastern art. (Sweet
Briar College, Sweet Briar, VA)