Ancient Mesopotamia

5000 – 1600 B.C.

Ancient Mesopotamia was home to some of the world’s first farmers. Fertile land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers supported the rise of early civilizations that built cities, developed writing, and created systems of government and law.

Picture books

Gilgamesh The King

Part 1 of a charming retelling of the Gilgamesh epic for young readers

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The Revenge of Ishtar

Part 2 of a charming retelling of the Gilgamesh epic for young readers

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The Last Quest of Gilgamesh

Part 3 of a charming retelling of the Gilgamesh epic for young readers

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Lugalbanda: The Boy Who Got Caught Up in a War

Illustrated retelling of another ancient story

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Chapter books and novels

Gilgamesh the Hero

An adaptation of the Gilgamesh epic for middle-grade readers

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The Golden Bull

Excellent middle-grade novel set in ancient Sumer

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Non-fiction books

Eyewitness Mesopotamia

Engaging overview of life in Mesopotamia, with photos of artifacts

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You Wouldn't Want to Be a Sumerian Slave!

Humorous intro to life in Sumer

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Life in Ancient Mesopotamia

Intro to everyday life in ancient Mesopotamia

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Ancient Mesopotamia: The Sumerians, Babylonians, And Assyrians

Major people groups of Ancient Mesopotamia

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The Ancient Near Eastern World

Middle-grade, detailed description of life in this period with primary sources

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Activities

Hands-On History Mesopotamia

Crafts and projects inspired by ancient Mesopotamia

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The Royal Game of Ur

Reproduction of the Royal Game of Ur board game

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