Ancient Civilizations: Ancient Mesopotamia

Describes the history, daily life, people, religion, and lasting legacy of the land now known as Iraq.

Details the development of this area, the growth of its city-states, the daily life of its peoples, and how their influence is still felt today.

Offers readers insight into the empires of ancient Mesopotamia. Fully documented primary and secondary source accounts and includes bibliography, maps, and photographys, sidebars, and indexes.

Join archaeologist Arizona Smith and a young detective-in-training as they unlock the mysteries of the ancient Sumerian, Assyrian and Babylonian civilizations.

Describes the enormous accomplishments of the Sumerians and Babylonians of ancient Mesopotamia in every scientific area, a heritage which affects our own everyday lives.