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Ancient Mesopotamia

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Cradle of Civilization

Mesopotamia is Greek for “Land between the rivers”

Developed between Euphrates and Tigris Rivers

Modern day Iraq

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Major Accomplishments

Development of the wheel Great architecture Hammurabi’s Law Codes Cuneiform

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Architecture

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Architecture Cont.

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Architecture Cont.

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Code of Law

In 1792 B.C.E., King Hammurabi of Babylon wins control of Mesopotamia and consolidates power.

The city-state of Babylon becomes the new capital of Mesopotamia.

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Law Codes

Hammurabi creates a law code to keep order and bring fairness to his kingdom His code included 100’s of laws the dealt with

business, taxes, robbery, murder, violence, marriage, farming and so on.

Based on Lex Talionis (an eye for an eye)

Posted in market square.

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Hammurabi’s Laws

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Hammurabi's Laws

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Cuneiform


Upstream- Downstream: Dams, marshes and politics on the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

Upstream- Downstream: Dams, marshes and politics on the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

Mesopotamia Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Sumerian Civilization – 3000 BCE Capital City is UR Ziggurat.

Mesopotamia Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Sumerian Civilization – 3000 BCE Capital City is UR Ziggurat.

Fertile Crescent 1. Rich fertile soil (Tigris and Euphrates Rivers)

Fertile Crescent 1. Rich fertile soil (Tigris and Euphrates Rivers)

Mesopotamia Vocabulary. FERTILE CRESCENT Land surrounding the Tigris, Euphrates and Nile Rivers.

Mesopotamia Vocabulary. FERTILE CRESCENT Land surrounding the Tigris, Euphrates and Nile Rivers.

Review for the Mesopotamia Test “Geographically” where is Mesopotamia ? Between the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers Between the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers.

Review for the Mesopotamia Test “Geographically” where is Mesopotamia ? Between the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers Between the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers.

Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia – “The land between the rivers.” Refers specifically to the fertile valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in modern-day.

Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia – “The land between the rivers.” Refers specifically to the fertile valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in modern-day.

Hydro Politics of Tigris and Euphrates Riversqu.edu.iq/sc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Presentation-الانصاري.pdf · Rivers Tigris and Euphrates form the main water resources

Hydro Politics of Tigris and Euphrates Riversqu.edu.iq/sc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Presentation-الانصاري.pdf · Rivers Tigris and Euphrates form the main water resources

“Land between the rivers” Between the Tigris River and Euphrates River Fertile Crescent Little rain Silt from river.

“Land between the rivers” Between the Tigris River and Euphrates River Fertile Crescent Little rain Silt from river.

Mesopotamia & Hammurabi's Code. 4 early River Valley Civilizations Sumerian Civilization - Tigris & Euphrates Rivers (Mesopotamia) Egyptian Civilization.

Mesopotamia & Hammurabi's Code. 4 early River Valley Civilizations Sumerian Civilization - Tigris & Euphrates Rivers (Mesopotamia) Egyptian Civilization.

Global Climate Change Impacts on Tigris- Euphrates Rivers ...ltu.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1379427/FULLTEXT01.pdf · Global Climate Change Impacts on Tigris-Euphrates Rivers

Global Climate Change Impacts on Tigris- Euphrates Rivers ...ltu.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1379427/FULLTEXT01.pdf · Global Climate Change Impacts on Tigris-Euphrates Rivers

Water Quality within the Tigris and Euphrates Catchmentsltu.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1199708/FULLTEXT01.pdf · 2018. 4. 22. · Euphrates and Tigris Rivers are the longest

Water Quality within the Tigris and Euphrates Catchmentsltu.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1199708/FULLTEXT01.pdf · 2018. 4. 22. · Euphrates and Tigris Rivers are the longest

Mesopotamia. The Land Between Two Rivers Mesopotamia (between the rivers) is a region in SW Asia Tigris and Euphrates Rivers Rich soil Drew people in.

Mesopotamia. The Land Between Two Rivers Mesopotamia (between the rivers) is a region in SW Asia Tigris and Euphrates Rivers Rich soil Drew people in.

The Fertile Crescent Life between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

The Fertile Crescent Life between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

MESOPOTAMIA. THE FERTILE CRESCENT Mesopotamia (the land between 2 rivers), is a valley between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. These rivers often overflow.

MESOPOTAMIA. THE FERTILE CRESCENT Mesopotamia (the land between 2 rivers), is a valley between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. These rivers often overflow.

Tigris-Euphrates River Ecosystem: A Status Report · The Tigris-Euphrates Basin Ecosystem - Water Resources Basin Facts The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers cross four states from their

Tigris-Euphrates River Ecosystem: A Status Report · The Tigris-Euphrates Basin Ecosystem - Water Resources Basin Facts The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers cross four states from their

Mesopotamia Primary Empires. Mesopotamia means “Land between the rivers” Civilization developed between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, in present day.

Mesopotamia Primary Empires. Mesopotamia means “Land between the rivers” Civilization developed between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, in present day.

Mesopotamia The Land Between Rivers. Geography CURRENT DAY LOCATION Location: Tigris-Euphrates Valley (part of the Fertile Crescent) Location: Tigris-Euphrates.

Mesopotamia The Land Between Rivers. Geography CURRENT DAY LOCATION Location: Tigris-Euphrates Valley (part of the Fertile Crescent) Location: Tigris-Euphrates.

Civilization Begins in Mesopotamia. Region is known as the “Fertile Crescent” and Mesopotamia –“Between the rivers” Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

Civilization Begins in Mesopotamia. Region is known as the “Fertile Crescent” and Mesopotamia –“Between the rivers” Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

Chapter 2 Early Societies Mesopotamian Society Land between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates Rivers Modern day Iraq Irrigation system Defensive walls.

Chapter 2 Early Societies Mesopotamian Society Land between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates Rivers Modern day Iraq Irrigation system Defensive walls.

Ancient Mesopotamia The land between the rivers –Origins of language, cities Tigris and Euphrates –Flood was irregular.

Ancient Mesopotamia The land between the rivers –Origins of language, cities Tigris and Euphrates –Flood was irregular.