Able Media
The Asclepion: Medicine in Ancient Mesopotamia
This site is an online resource if you are researching medicine in Ancient Mesopotamia. Many sections include historical background, sources, concepts, and practitioners.
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Classics Technology Center: Ancient Mesopotamia
This site from the Classics Technology Center provides materials concerning ancient Mesopotamia collected through teacher collaboration. Focuses on geography, religion, economics, clothing, and achievements. Also includes classroom...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: Ancient Mesopotamia
PowerPoint presentation by Tom Richey provides a 52 slide lecture on Mesopotamia.
University of Chicago
Ancient Mesopotamia: The Role of Women [Pdf]
Students could use a copy of Hammurabi's Laws to discover what rights women did and did not have in ancient Mesopotamia. They could then do research to compare the lives of women in Mesopotamia with the roles and social status of women...
University of Chicago
Oriential Institute: Carved Black Limestone Kudurru From Ancient Babylonia
Explore the casts known as kudurrus of Ancient Mesopotamia and learn what they were used for.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Identity in Mesopotamia
Learning module looks at the ancient peoples of Mesopotamia, including the Sumerians and Akkadians. Particular emphasis given to the status of women in the region, religious practices, and language.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to the Ancient Near East
The history of the Ancient Near East is complex. However, once you understand the general geography of the area and its history, the art reveals itself as uniquely beautiful, intimate and fascinating in its complexity. Read this brief...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Ancient Near East
A short introduction to the ancient Near East, followed by sections providing an in-depth coverage. Includes links to additional information.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia Quiz
Take an interactive, multiple choice quiz over ancient Mesopotamia. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
University of Chicago
Ancient Mesopotamia: The First Cities [Pdf]
In this lesson students will discover the varied occupations of ancient Mesopotamia.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Iraq's Ancient Past Ur's Royal Cemetery
A fascinating exhibition on early Mesopotamia which looks at the city of Ur located in Sumer, which is now part of Iraq. It discusses the history of Ur and its excavation. Most of the exhibition talks about the Royal Cemetery of Ur,...
University of Chicago
Oriental Institute: A Relief Sculpture From Khorsabad in Ancient Mesopotamia
View an ancient monumental scene from Ancient Mesopotamia and learn interesting facts about the monument.
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: The Near East
Great site explores many legends and texts from the ancient Near East. Provides interesting focus on the common themes found in ancient world literature.
University of Chicago
Oriental Institute: The Striding Lion Puzzle (Artwork From Ancient Babylon)
Try and put together a scrambled picture of a striding lion which is artwork from Ancient Babylon.
University of Chicago
Oriential Institute: An Ancient Pull Toy From Ancient Mesopotamia
Learn about an acient pull-toy that the Mesopotamian children used and how it relates to achievements of this era including the invention of the wheel.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: Hammurabi's Code
PowerPoint slideshow from Tom Richey on ancient Mesopotamia and Hammurabi's Code.
University of Chicago
Oriental Institute: Bronze Sculpture of the Demon Pazuzu From Ancient Mesopotami
Learn about the Ancient Mesopotamian statue the Demon Pazuzu who protected pregnant women and children.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Writing: Before Islam
Learning module considers the writing systems and literature of ancient Mesopotamia before the arrival of Christianity or Islam.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Code of Hammurabi" by Unknown
The Code of Hammurabi is a Babylonian law code of ancient Mesopotamia dating back to 1772 B.C. The Code which consists of 282 laws and corresponding punishments. A specific purpose for reading and vocabulary notes are provided. This site...
University of Chicago
Ancient Mesopotamia: Visit a Mesopotamian House [Pdf]
For this lesson students understand how the ancient Mesopotamians lived.
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St. Louis Public Schools: Ancient Civilizations [Pdf]
This slide presentation provides information regarding how geography affected cultural development during the development of early civilization. It describes city-states, early religious beliefs, social structure and technology of the...
University of Chicago
The Oriental Institute Museum: Life in Ancient Mesopotamia [Pdf]
The students will spend 4-5 days reading and discussing how archaeologists study artifacts, where the artifacts are found and how to investigate and interpret artifacts from their own lives. Videos and slides will be used to enhance...
University of Chicago
Oriental Institute: The Striding Lion From Ancient Babylon
View the famous Striding Lion from Ancient Babylon and discover interesting history and facts.
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Ctc: Mesopotamia: Classroom Activities and Resources
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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