Conclusion – Sumerians
The ancient Sumerians located at the heartland of Sumer, between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers were one of the major civilisations of the world. Known for their irrigation skills as they were located in very fertile lands. Several major cities were in Sumer like Ur, Uruk, Kish and Eridu. Sumerians are said to have been the first ones to come up with writing.
Thus, the Sumerian civilisation was the first manifestation of the Mesopotamian civilisation. The characteristics of the civilisation reflect its contributions. Sumerian civilisation came to an end by the invasion of the Akkadians around 2500 B.C.
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The Sumerians and Mesopotamia
Sumerians: Sumerian civilization was an ancient civilization located in the Mesopotamian region situated between the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Sumerians were popular for their contributions to the fields of language, governance, and architecture. The Sumerian civilization was from c. 5500 – c. 1800 B.C. It is said, that the Sumerians were there for 2,000 years before the Babylonians took charge in 2004 B.C.
In this article, Sumerians, their origin, Sumerian Language & Literature, Technology, Trade & Commerce, Art & Architecture, Religion, Science, Culture, Gilgamesh & the Decline of the Sumerians have been discussed.