Uruk Period

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thatshowthingstarted:A Mesopotamian inlaid limestone leopard, Late Uruk,Jemdet Nasr period, circa 33

allmesopotamia:A Mespotamian, Late Uruk-Jemdet Nasr Period, Inlaid Marble Calf, Likely a Votive Offe

Ruins of the Sumerian city of Uruk, the oldest city in the world.During the Uruk Period (c. 4000 – 2

Letter from the High Priest Lu'enna to the King of Lagash (Girsu, c.2400 BC).In this letter, the hig

Sumerian terracotta tablet with pictographs (c. 3500 BC, during theLate Uruk Period).  Dimensions ar

Ancient Mesopotamian jasper cylinder seal, depicting long-necked lions and lion-headed eagles.  Arti

Sumerian contract for the sale of a field and a house (Shuruppak, c.2600 BC).  Dimensions are 8.5 x

signorformica:Depictionof Anzû –also known as Imdugud in Sumer: 3500 BC in the Uruk period–, lesserM

signorformica:Depictionof Anzû –also known as Imdugud in Sumer: 3500 BC in the Uruk period–, lesserM

signorformica:Depictionof Anzû –also known as Imdugud in Sumer: 3500 BC in the Uruk period–, lesserM

Terracotta brick of Eannatum, Prince of Lagash (Girsu, c. 2450 BC).Eannatum gives his title and desc

Hymn to Iddin-Dagan of Isin (c. 1950 BC).During the dynasties of Isin and Larsa, hymns exalting the

The ruins of Uruk (Sumer).Uruk was one of the most important Sumerian cities, and during theUruk Per

Part of a stone monument inscribed with the name of Utu-hengal, king of Uruk (Ur, c. 1215 BC).In 233

Sumerian King List (c. 1800 BC), probably found at Larsa.This clay prism (20 x 9cm) is inscribed on

Sumerian cuneiform tablet (c. 3100 – 2900 BC).  Administrativeaccount recording the distribution of

Remains of the Anu Ziggurat at Uruk.During the Ur III Period (2112 – 2004 BC), the massive Whi

Limestone tablet with Sumerian cuneiform (late 4thmillennium BC, during Uruk III).This is possibly a

Excavations of the Eanna Temple at Uruk (Sumer).Uruk was divided into two sections: the older Anu Di

Aerial view of the Sumerian archaeological site of Uruk (Warka, Iraq).The history of Sumer is from c

Sumerianstone sculpture with Gilgamesh wrestling two bulls; two lions alsoappear.  Found in the

Bevelled-rim bowl (Nippur, c. 3300 – 3100 BC).  Ceramic, 8.2 x 19.0x 19.0 cm.  Late

Limestone pendant in the form of a two-headed animal (probably Warka, 3300 - 3000 BC).  5cm hig

Sumerian proto-cuneiform tablet (c. 3100 – 2900 BC). Administrative account of barley distribu

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