Ancient Sumer is one of the earliest recorded civilizations. Sumerians lived in Mesopotamia and formed large city-states around 3000 BC.The Sumerian language was unlike any other language in the world and they used writing and a numerical system to keep detailed records related to the distribution of goods. They also had a calendar system and are said to have had a in-depth knowledge of astronomy.http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/MESO/SUMER.HTM
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The ancient Sumerians lived in Mesopotamia
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Among the earliest civilizations in history
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Constructed city-states ruled by a king
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Sumerians had irrigation systems, defense and trade policies
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The Sumerians had a creation story and believed in multiple 'Gods"
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Sumerian myths include a story of a great deluge (flood)
