Sumer (/ ˈsuːmər /) is the earliest known civilization, located in the historical region of southern Mesopotamia (now south-central Iraq), emerging during the Chalcolithic and early Bronze …

Oct 9, 2019 · Sumer was the southern counterpart to the northern region of Akkad whose people gave Sumer its name, meaning “land of the civilized kings”. The Sumerians themselves …

Sumer, site of the earliest known civilization, located in the southernmost part of Mesopotamia, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, in the area that later became Babylonia and is now …

Sumerian continued to be the language of religion and law in Mesopotamia long after Semitic speakers had become the ruling race. Understanding Sumerian texts today can be …

Dec 7, 2017 · Sumer was an ancient civilization founded in the Mesopotamia region of the Fertile Crescent situated between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Known for their innovations in …

Sep 16, 2025 · The Sumerian language eventually faded, but cuneiform writing continued to be used for centuries. Their religious concepts, myths, and governance models echoed …

Jun 18, 2023 · The quest to understand where the Sumerians came from has led scholars to scour Sumerian texts dating back to around 3600–3500 BCE. Initially, researchers attempted …

Jan 2, 2023 · The word Sumerian today, loosely refers to the people who inhabited Syria and Iraq between the years 6,000 BC and 2,000 BC. The Sumerians did not see one another as a …

Oct 17, 2025 · The Sumerian civilization began around the 4th millennium BC and ended around the 24th century BC, when the whole of Mesopotamia came under the control of the Akkadian …

The Sumerians were one of the first known peoples to establish a highly developed civilization in Mesopotamia. Their culture emerged around 4000 BC and became the foundation for many …