Sumer & Mesopotamia
Where is Sumer? Why is it important? The Ancient Sumerians are said to have founded the first urban civilisation in southern Mesopotamia (modern Iraq and Kuwait) and provide some of the earliest examples of writing and trade. In this section you will find podcasts, articles and resources to develop your knowledge of this ancient civilisation.
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Ancient Sumer: the cradle of civilisation
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‘Miss, did the Romans build pyramids?’
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Scheme of Work: Comparing Ancient Civilisations
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Scheme of Work: Ancient Sumer
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So was everyone an ancient Egyptian?
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Ancient Sumer
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Teaching the Assyrians for KS2
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Mesopotamia: Making a picture of Mesopotamia in our heads
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Diagrams in History
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Sumerian history through story-telling and expressive movement
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