By Molly Lyda Sumerian Artisan Prehistory -500 B.C. Sumarian civilization is one of the oldest civilizations Tigris and Euphrates rivers Flooding creates disaster every year Sumerians created the first irrigation system The Sumerians built their villages on artificial mounds to protect them from floods Nile River God, Hapi Temple to the high Priest 3,500 B.C. Created the sail boat for trade along the rivers. Sumerians used clay to build their cities and houses. The Mesopotamian flood myth appeared in the 'Epic of Gilgamesh', (was it Noah?) The Ancient Sumerians invented them all! Review: Specialized Workers CREATED: NUMBER SYSTEM And Pharaoh was the political, religious, and economic leader. Egyptians valued music MUMMY The Tomb….the resting place until after life. Musicians Pottery makers Egyptian Hieroglyphics