Mesopotamia The World's Earliest Civilization |
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| Editor:
| Kuiper, Kathleen |
| Series title: | The Britannica Guide to Ancient Civilizations Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61530-112-6 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2010 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $43.59 |
Book Description:
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Celebrated for numerous developments in the areas of law, writing, religion, and mathematics, Mesopotamia has been immortalized as the cradle of civilization. Its fabled cities, including Babylon and Nineveh, spawned new cultures, traditions, and innovations in art and architecture, some of which can still be seen in present-day Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Turkey. Readers will be captivated by this ancient culture's rich history and breadth of accomplishment, as they marvel at images of the...
More DescriptionCelebrated for numerous developments in the areas of law, writing, religion, and mathematics, Mesopotamia has been immortalized as the cradle of civilization. Its fabled cities, including Babylon and Nineveh, spawned new cultures, traditions, and innovations in art and architecture, some of which can still be seen in present-day Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Turkey. Readers will be captivated by this ancient culture's rich history and breadth of accomplishment, as they marvel at images of the magnificent temples and artifacts left behind.