Sumer was a region of the ancient world that today forms the
southern part of Iraq. It is a vast, flat land of floodplains
formed by the Rivers Tigris and Euphrates. It was here that some of
the world's first cities arose and writing was invented.
Archaeologists have explored the remains of some of Sumer's ancient
settlements. They have made remarkable discoveries at places such
as Uruk, Ur, Eridu, Nippur, Kish and Lagash. These show that the
people of Sumer were great artists, builders, inventors, warriors
and traders. By 3500 BC the population of some Sumerian towns had
grown into cities. The largest was certainly Uruk, which had a
population of at least 10,000. At this time this would have been
the largest settlement on the planet. Writing was invented by the
Sumerians around 3200 BC. This script is known as cunieform script
and through it readers can learn about the Sumerians in their own
words. Readers will discover what is meant by a ziggurat, how
cunieform writing works, the importance of cylinder seals and
stories of Sumerian kings, heroes and gods. This fascinating book
is perfect for Key Stage 2 readers aged 9 and up to gain a picture
of one of the earliest civilisations in the world.
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