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ما هو أهم تطور في المدن السومرية؟
ما هو أبرز إنجاز لأسرة أكد؟
ما هو أبرز تطور في الثقافة البابلية؟
ما هو أبرز ملوك الإمبراطورية الآشورية؟
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ما هو اسم آخر ملوك بابل؟
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ما هو أبرز إنجاز لفترة بابل الجديدة؟
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Study Notes
Sumerian City-States
- Emerged around 4500 BCE in southern Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq)
- Characterized by independent city-states, each with its own government, architecture, and culture
- Notable city-states:
- Ur: Known for its royal tombs and ziggurat (step pyramid)
- Uruk: Associated with the epic hero Gilgamesh
- Nippur: Center of worship for the Sumerian god Enlil
- Lagash: Recognized for its sophisticated irrigation system
- Innovations:
- Cuneiform writing system
- Wheel
- Irrigation systems
- Bronze metallurgy
- Development of city governments and bureaucracy
Akkadian Empire
- Founded by Sargon the Great around 2334 BCE
- First multi-ethnic empire in history, stretching from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean
- Notable achievements:
- Spread of Akkadian language and culture throughout the empire
- Development of a standardized system of weights and measures
- Construction of roads and public buildings
- Military conquests and expansion
- Decline:
- Weakened by internal conflicts and external pressures
- Eventually fragmented into smaller states
Babylonian Culture
- Characterized by:
- Cosmopolitanism: Blend of Sumerian, Akkadian, and Amorite influences
- Sophisticated literature: Epic of Gilgamesh, Enuma Elish, and Tiamat myth
- Architecture: Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Ishtar Gate, and temples
- Astrology and astronomy: Development of zodiac and planetary observations
- Codification of laws: Hammurabi's Code (circa 1754 BCE)
Assyrian Empire
- Emerged around 2500 BCE in northern Mesopotamia
- Notable rulers:
- Ashurnasirpal II (883-859 BCE): Expanded empire through military campaigns
- Sennacherib (705-681 BCE): Built a new capital, Nineveh, and defeated Babylon
- Esarhaddon (681-669 BCE): Conquered Egypt and expanded empire's borders
- Characteristics:
- Military prowess and expansion
- Imperial administration and bureaucracy
- Development of roads, canals, and public buildings
- Art and architecture: Palaces, temples, and bas-reliefs
Neo-Babylonian Period
- Last period of Babylonian dominance (626-539 BCE)
- Notable rulers:
- Nabopolassar (626-605 BCE): Overthrew Assyrian rule and established Neo-Babylonian Empire
- Nebuchadnezzar II (605-562 BCE): Conquered Jerusalem, destroyed the Temple, and deported Jews
- Nabonidus (556-539 BCE): Last Neo-Babylonian king, defeated by Cyrus the Great
- Characteristics:
- Revival of Babylonian culture and architecture
- Military campaigns and expansion
- Development of astronomy and mathematics
- Eventual fall to the Persian Empire under Cyrus the Great
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Explore the history of ancient Mesopotamia, from the Sumerian city-states to the Neo-Babylonian period. Learn about the cultures, achievements, and rulers of this ancient civilization.
