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