SUMERIANS:
EARLY TECHNOLOGY
The Sumerians created many forms of early technology. Some of the best and most influential ones changed the world. Without these inventions our world would be different from what it is today.
11 Fascinating Sumerian Inventions That Changed the World
In this source, I learned that Sumerians were key to the successful fabrication of copper. Without the Sumerians, cities in their time would have had weaker tools, leading to possibly a smaller crop yield or weaker walls.
Mesopotamian Science and Technology
With this source, I mainly focused on the important invention of sails, writing, and the wheel. The wheel and writing are considered some of the most important inventions by Sumerians.
Irrigation Systems, Ancient - dam, building, river, important, salt, source
The invention of hydraulic engineering (irrigation) was huge for the Sumerians, mainly because their plants could have a water source all year round. Having a stable water source, allowed the plants to thrive in their environment.
9 Ancient Sumerian Inventions That Changed the World
This source has the most important and valued inventions from the Sumerians. This source was well-thought-out and also gave a brief history of the Sumerians.