Ancient Civilizations: Ancient History: Near East

Tells about an ancient King of Uruk who is thought to have actually existed. Considered the oldest historical story in the world.

Provides information about geography, religion, daily life, and clothing. Includes classroom activities and homework help.

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.

Includes examples of art from ancient Mesopotamia, Babylon, Sumer, and the Indus Valley. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Provides a timeline of the region.

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

Interactive quiz tests knowledge of this region. Includes related links.

Defines vocabulary related to the study and provides short descriptions of key people and events. Also includes project ideas and printable quizzes.

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.

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem offers a readable history of the city by period, with a map for each and photographs and information on surviving historic buildings. English and Hebrew versions available.

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