SUMERIA
Figure 1.1
Sumerian alphabet listed in
“Cuneiform”
URUK CITY
It is a great wonder not only because it is considered to be the first
true city in the world but also for the way it was “erected”.
Figure 1.2
Image of ancient “Uruk City”
THE GREAT ZIGGURAT OF UR
The temple showcase not only the elaborate and intricate Sumerian
architecture but also the remarkable technology used to build it.
Figure 1.3
Ziggurat of Ur (reconstruction)
IRRIGATION AND DIKES
This method was considered as one of the world`s most beneficial
engineering works. Also it is used for food production.
Figure 1.4
Sumerian Fields
SAILBOATS
Sailboats were essential in transportation and trading as well as in
fostering culture, information, and technology.
Figure 1.5
Mesopotamian Sailboat
WHEEL
The first wheels were not made for transportation but for farm work
and food process. Farmers were able to mill grains with less effort in
less time.
Figure 1.6
Mesopotamian “Wheel”
THE PLOW
With this tool, farmers could cultivate larger parcels of land faster,
enabling them to mass produce food without taking so much effort
and time.
Figure 1.7
Mesopotamian “Plow”
ROADS
The invention of road was very useful especially during the rainy
seasons when traveling in soft and muddy roads proved to be too
difficult.