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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Kassite Rule in Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
Short article discussing the Kassites in Mesopotamia, including their route to power, their religion and their lifestyle in 1500 BC.
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Alchetron Technologies: Sennacherib: Administration and Building Projects

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a lengthy article on Sennacherib and this particular section has a detailed description of how he planned and constructed the city of Nineveh and his famous Palace Without Rival.
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Ctc: Mesopotamia: Classroom Activities and Resources

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Wonderful examples of student work and lessons on ancient Mesopotamia. Great way to generate ideas among students and teachers for projects.
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Then Again: Web Chron: Sumer, 3500 1900 Bc

For Students 9th - 10th
Survey of ancient Sumer that describes Mesopotamian civilization's way of life, cities, religion, technology, and so on.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Uruk

For Students 9th - 10th
Nestled between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the world's first major city sprang up in a fertile region of land called Mesopotamia. This article discusses the kings, writing, monumental temples and palaces, specialized occupations,...
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Then Again: Web Chron: Hammurabi, King of Babylon

For Students 5th - 8th
A short article about the life of Hammurabi.
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology: Lost Forever

For Students 9th - 10th
A slideshow accompanied by a description of archaeological discoveries from the ancient Assyrian cities of Nineveh and Nimrud in Iraq, both of which were severely damaged by the Islamic State in March 2015. The slideshow includes images...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Glossary: Agriculture & Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
A helpful glossary of terms related to the first civilizations.