Sumerian Science
In the field of science, Sumerians were known for many things. Sumerians system of medicine was based in magic and herbalism, they also removed chemical parts from natural substances. Sumerians had an advanced knowledge of anatomy, and surgical instruments as could be seen in their archeological sites.
In the area of hydraulic engineering, Sumerians were masters. In order to control flooding, they created a system of ditches. They also invented irrigation. Canals were built. Sumerians were also very good in engineering, maths and architecture. It is said that Sumerians came up with the structure of modern time keeping, with sixty seconds in a minute and sixty minutes in an hour.
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.