Sumerian civilization - inventions that changed the life of the humanity- an introductory article for the site
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Mesopotamia civilization:
Do you like adventures? Well, then let's start the fun together by navigating in the depths of the sea of information about Sumerian inventions that changed the life of the humanity to this day. And today we offer you interesting information that you may know for the first time about the Sumerian inventions that changed the life of the mankind to this day.
First of all, you have to breathe a sigh of relief and tighten the belts to launch our journey at the speed of a rocket. In the beginning, let us tell you that there are many stories about the Sumerian civilization of Mesopotamia, the oldest civilization known to mankind.
The Writing:
This is what we present to you via video with the images and evidences, where historians see “The Writing” as one of the most important inventions of the Sumerians, and they are credited for using the first alphabet known in history, which was discovered written on clay tablets. As they created a form of communication called (Pictograms) on rocks, which soon developed into a writing system called (Cuneiform).
* The first to manufacture and use copper:*
Archaeological evidence indicates that the Sumerians possessed the skill to extract and work with copper after it was manufactured since about 5,000 to 6,000 years ago. The development of copper manufacturing skills led to the prosperity and growth of Mesopotamia in a large way, such as in the cities of (Ur -Sumer -Al-Ubaid) and other Sumerian cities.
Time Management:
The Sumerians were the first people on earth that cared about time. They succeeded in calculating the year through the sun. They tracked the movement of the sun from its rise on the first day to its rise on the next day, and accordingly they divided the year into 12 months.
* Counting system:*
The "Sexagesimal Counting System" is another important invention for the Sumerians. This system was originated in the 3rd millennium B.C. and was transmitted to the ancient Babylonians along with the other nations.
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Lunar calendar:
The Sumerians are believed to be the first who established the lunar calendar. This calendar is entirely based on the repetition of lunar phases, means that the phases of the moon were used to calculate 12 months.
* Code of Ur-Nammu:*
"Ur-Nammu's law" is the oldest discovered law so far. And it preceded the "Hammurabi law" by 3 centuries.
The invention of pottery:
The Sumerians were the first to develop a spinning wheel for making pottery, so the recycling processes allowed them to produce large quantities such as workers' quota containers.
Sumerian engineering:
The Sumerian people had an unusual tendency for technological invention, especially since the ancient Sumerians built their civilization and flourished thousands of years ago between the "Tigris" and "Euphrates" rivers in what is known today as "Southern Iraq".
Invention of the Plow:
The Sumerians invented the plow, which is a vital technique in agriculture. And they even issued a guide that gave farmers detailed instructions on how to use different types of plows.
Animal-drawn carriage:
The Sumerians did not invent wheeled vehicles, but they may have developed the first two-wheeled vehicle pulled by a group of animals.
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