Sumerian Technology
The Sumerians were known for theor technological marvels such as:
- The first plow appeared about 3500 B.C. And by 1500 B.C., the Sumerians invented a seeder plow as well.
- As far back as 5,000 years ago, the Sumerians had developed cuneiform, one of the earliest forms of writing.
- Sumerian inscriptions on clay and stone recorded the trade and movement of grain and other goods.
- There are many Sumerian tablets which have not been translated yet.
Sumerians invented or improved a wide range of technology, including the wheel, cuneiform script, arithmetic, geometry, irrigation, saws and other tools, sandals, chariots, harpoons, and beer.
The Sumerians and Mesopotamia
Sumerians: Sumerian civilization was an ancient civilization located in the Mesopotamian region situated between the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Sumerians were popular for their contributions to the fields of language, governance, and architecture. The Sumerian civilization was from c. 5500 – c. 1800 B.C. It is said, that the Sumerians were there for 2,000 years before the Babylonians took charge in 2004 B.C.
In this article, Sumerians, their origin, Sumerian Language & Literature, Technology, Trade & Commerce, Art & Architecture, Religion, Science, Culture, Gilgamesh & the Decline of the Sumerians have been discussed.