Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Arabia, 700 Bc
A map of Arabia and adjacent countries around 700 BC to "Illustrate the historic era at the beginning of records.". This map shows regions of fertile lands, sandy deserts, steppe deserts, and mountain ridges. The Tigris, Euphrates, and...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Political Asia, 1922
A map of Asia from 1922 showing country boundaries at the time, major cities, rivers, lakes, and coastal features. This map does not reference the Russian territory, but shows Siberia. China is not referred to as an empire, but includes...
Curated OER
Unesco: Iran: Bisotun
Bisotun is located along the ancient trade route linking the Iranian high plateau with Mesopotamia and features remains from the prehistoric times to the Median, Achaemenid, Sassanian, and Ilkhanid periods. The principal monument of this...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Shekel
The obverse side of the Shekel, a ancient silver coin used in Mesopotamia and Jerusalem.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Shekel
The reverse side of the Shekel, a ancient silver coin used in Mesopotamia and Jerusalem.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Timeline of Akkadia
Timeline of Akkadia
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Eridu
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides an article on Eridu, an ancient Mesopotamian city in Sumer, thought by some to be older than any other city in the world.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Amorites
Wikipedia provides a detailed definition of the term Amorite. Includes history and different interpretations of it.
Other
History World International: The Amorites
This site from History World International provides a brief synopsis of the Amorite Empire.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Hammurabi
This synopsis of Hammurabi?s life and accomplishments has some references to the Bible in its description of the laws in Hammurabi?s Code. The New Advent is a Catholic organization. Nonetheless, the article contains interesting...
Other
H Museum: Iraq the Cradle of Civilization at Risk
A comprehensive site dealing with the cultural aspects of Iraq. There are many historical documents and primary source links on this site.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Neolithic Revolution
A look at some of the earliest humans and their cultures from the prehistoric era.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Hammurabi, King of Babylon
A short article about the life of Hammurabi.
Other
Patterns of Evidence: Hanging Gardens of Babylon Made by Biblical King?
The author of this blog entry discusses the theory that the Hanging Gardens of Babylon mentioned in the Bible and generally attributed to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon may have actually been built by King Sennacherib of Assyria at his...
Other
Aina: A Brief History of Assyrians: Geography
This is a brief article describing the geography of Assyria and its extent across the Middle East. Click on the word Assyria to take you to a map the region.
Curated OER
Image of Inanna, Sumerian Goddess
Clay image of Inanna, the Sumerian goddess of warfare and fertility.
University of Chicago
Oriental Institute: Clues From the Past: How to Read an Artifact [Pdf]
A great lesson plan to help students read artifacts and relate them to people, places, and societies.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Akkadian Empire for Kids
Students can test their knowledge of the Akkadian Empire with this quiz.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Babylonian Empire for Kids
Test your knowledge of the Babylonian Empire with this ten question quiz.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Epic of Gilgamesh for Kids
History Questions: Epic of Gilgamesh Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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