Sumerian civilization
nounUK /sʊˈmɪəriən ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US /sʊˈmɪriən ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃən/
One of the first human civilizations, which began long ago in a land called Sumer.
The Sumerian civilization built the world's first cities and invented writing.
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2. The people and society of ancient Sumer, known for early farming and trade.
The Sumerian civilization grew along the rivers of Mesopotamia.
3. A historical period when Sumerian cities like Ur and Uruk flourished.
During the Sumerian civilization, people learned to write on clay tablets.
4. The culture that created some of the earliest laws, schools, and temples.
The Sumerian civilization left behind stories and records on clay.