History of the Ziggurat of Ur, c. 2100 BC Located in Tell el-Mukayyar, Iraq. Includes links to additional information.

Looks at the geography of ancient Mesopotamia, its history, its many achievements, religion, culture, and how it was governed.

Environmental factors helped agriculture, architecture and eventually a social order emerge for the first time in ancient Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia's name comes from the ancient Greek word for "the land between the rivers." That's a...

Provides a good description of the layout and interior of Sennacherib's Southwest Palace, also known as the Palace Without Rival. Hover over each image for an expanded view.

Informative encyclopedia entry on the Amorites and Amorite history. Provides links to related topics for further information.

Reference page takes a look at the history of animal husbandry which deals with the domestication of, care for, and breeding of animals.

This article discusses the controversy around the actual location of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, or if they even existed at all.

Encyclopedia entry illustrated with map and photos provides overview of the acient Mesopotamian city, Akkad.

This encyclopedia article from provides a detailed overview of the ancient Mesopotamian city of Ur. Content includes a focus on the history of this city and its archaeology. Links are also provided for additional information.

Wikipedia provides a paragraph of information on Babylonia, an ancient state in Mesopotamia. Includes hyperlinked terms.