culture   Ancient Mesopotamia
18 commonsense assertions
Concepts (18) • clay tablets (1) • writing (1) • flood management (1) • irrigation (1) • trade (1) • architecture (1) • epic of gilgamesh (1) • gods (1) • tigris (1) • ancient currency (1) • babylon (1) • chariots (1) • cherub (1) • cuneiform writing (1) • defensive fortifications (1) • high priest (1) • marriage (1) • solar deities (1)
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1 clay tablets Ancient Mesopotamia Clay tablets were commonly used for writing in cuneiform and record-keeping in Ancient Mesopotamia for legal, administrative, and educational purposes. 5
2 writing Ancient Mesopotamia Cuneiform writing on clay tablets in Ancient Mesopotamia was essential for record-keeping, administration, and communication. 4
3 flood management ancient Mesopotamia Ancient Mesopotamian civilization implemented flood management through the use of levees and canals, which played a crucial role in their development. 3
4 irrigation Ancient Mesopotamia Irrigation systems were essential for agriculture and spurred significant development in ancient Mesopotamia. 3
5 trade Ancient Mesopotamia Trade in Ancient Mesopotamia relied on local barter and river-based commerce along the Tigris and Euphrates. 3
6 architecture ancient Mesopotamia Mesopotamian architecture featured ziggurats and mud brick construction as key components. 2
7 epic of gilgamesh Ancient Mesopotamia The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient Mesopotamian literary work that blends history and mythology, featuring the adventures of a historical king. 2
8 gods Ancient Mesopotamia The gods of Ancient Mesopotamia were central to religious practices and included deities like Enlil and Ishtar. 2
9 tigris Ancient Mesopotamia The Tigris river was vital to agriculture and trade in Ancient Mesopotamia. 2
10 ancient currency Ancient Mesopotamia Ancient Mesopotamia commonly used a barter system for trade, with goods like grain, livestock, and textiles serving as currency. 1
11 babylon Ancient Mesopotamia Babylon, an ancient city in Mesopotamia, was known for its impressive architecture and hanging gardens. 1
12 chariots Ancient Mesopotamia Chariots were used for transportation and warfare in Ancient Mesopotamia. 1
13 cherub Ancient Mesopotamia Ancient Mesopotamian mythology portrayed cherubs as hybrid creatures with human and animal traits, often with wings and bull-like bodies. 1
14 cuneiform writing Ancient Mesopotamia Cuneiform writing, one of the earliest forms of writing, was used for record-keeping and administrative purposes in Ancient Mesopotamia. 1
15 defensive fortifications Ancient Mesopotamia Ancient Mesopotamian defensive fortifications included city walls and moats to protect against enemy invasions. 1
16 high priest Ancient Mesopotamia In Ancient Mesopotamia, the high priest was a powerful political and religious figure, acting as an intermediary between the people and the gods. 1
17 marriage Ancient Mesopotamia Marriage in Ancient Mesopotamia was often arranged for political or economic purposes rather than for love. 1
18 solar deities Ancient Mesopotamia Solar deities had less prominence in Ancient Mesopotamian religious narratives compared to other celestial figures. 1