Ancient Civilizations: Ancient History: Near East

Provides information about the Fertile Crescent. Includes, a brief look at its geography, culture, and history.

Tells about the first written language, called cuneiform, which was invented by ancient Babylonians. Displays visitors' names in cuneiform.

Provides a timeline of the region.

Introduces the Persian king believed to be the first to become involved in human rights.

Discover tales of astronomers, merchants, archaeologists, epic heroes and ruthless kings. Explore a palace, the library of an astronomer and the Royal Tombs of Ur; then, build your own ziggurat. From the British Museum.

Features its civilizations, cultures and brief timeline.

Tells about ancient life in the cradle of civilization.

Report on what archaeological and historical research reveal about this tower.