Written by Alex Song on August 01,21 Posted in 1.4. War and Reform
Urukagina of Lagash and the First Social Reformation; successful but short-lived The continuing conflict between Umma and Lagash, two of the most prominent states of the ancient Sumer, ended in Umma’s victory. Lagash shrank once … Continue reading Reformist v Conqueror
Written by Alex Song on July 10,21 Posted in 1.3. Commerce
The First Triangular Trade Trade was essential for resource-poor Sumer to meet the needs of this ancient society. The advance of agriculture industries in Sumer generated a surplus of grains, hence, allowing people to trade … Continue reading Sumerian commerce and war over water
Written by Alex Song on May 13,21 Posted in 1.2. Religion
Sumer: Religion The Sumerians practiced anthropomorphic polytheism. Anthropomorphic polytheism refers to the belief in deities possessing supernatural powers and taking human forms. Well-known Greek mythology is the epitome of anthropomorphic polytheism, where gods like Zeus … Continue reading First Religion
Written by Alex Song on April 04,21 Posted in 1.1. Cuneiform
Sumer: Cuneiform The Sumerian civilization is known as the oldest civilization and had been a center of the ancient world. The origin of Sumer is still uncertain. Some historians say it originated from the Russian … Continue reading Cuneiform