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Sumerian Farming Technology

By: Sania Jain Block: 8

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The Sumerians technology is the technology that changed farming forever because, they came up with ways to make farming physically easier for humans. They invented tools to make farming more efficient especially during dry seasons so farmers could do less work and grow more crops each season.

Mesopotamian Seal of a Plowing Seed Drill

This is the image produced from an Ancient Sumerian Seal of a seed drill + plowing tool. The image shows how seeds were commonly planted and it also helps us study the importance of certain tools based on their record keeping methods.

Ancient Sumerian Farming Plows and Seed Planters

This paper discusses the evolution of plows and seed planters in Ancient Sumerian Farming. It includes facts about when certain tools were invented and when they were used most. This can also help in research about the origins of modern farming tools.

Ancient Mesopotamian Canals

This paper is about the use of canals in Ancient Mesopotamia. Sumerian farmers used them to produce more crops in the dry seasons and water their plants more effectively. They also inspired the uses of canals today.