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Writing, beer, and other Sumerian inventions that changed the world
The Sumerians were among the earliest civilizations to inhabit the region and they’re credited with some of the most ...
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how did sumerian cities become rich?
It is another Sumerian invention to use levees and canals to irrigate. What did Sumerians build around their cities? A wall and moat were built around Sumerian cities as a means of defense. Three ...
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Sumerian Bull Lyre, Iraq, 3200 BCE
The lyre was invented by the Sumerians of ancient Iraq around 3200 BCE. Its design was developed from the harp by replacing the single bow shape with two upright arms joined by a crossbar, and the ...
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Sumerian Bull Lyre, Iraq, 3200 BCE
The lyre was invented by the Sumerians of ancient Iraq around 3200 BCE. Its design was developed from the harp by replacing the single bow shape with two upright arms joined by a crossbar, and the ...