Tag Archives: Mesopotamia

Fertile Crescent Empire Stele Project

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Mr. Miller

Assignment (Due Friday, November 20) Students will be creating an Akkadian style stele to highlight one of the accomplishments of one of the great Fertile Crescent empires. A stele is a slab of stone on which artists would carve relief … Continue reading →

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Was Ancient Sumer a Civilization?

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Mr. Miller

Note: because Mr. Miller was ill for an entire week, this did not get posted in advance of the assignment. The assignment was collected on Friday, November 13. Last week we learned about the seven characteristics of a civilization.  Historians … Continue reading →

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Online Mesopotamia Resources

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Mr. Miller

Here are some great web sites featuring artifacts from Mesopotamia: The British Museum: Mesopotamia 6000 – 1500 B.C.E. The British Museum: Mesopotamia 1500-539 B.C.E. Life in Mesopotamia Artifacts Here are some interactive web sites where you can learn more about … Continue reading →

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