The Sumerians: History of the World's First Civilization | Sleep Story

<p>Drift off to the complete history of the Sumerians — the world's first civilization. Rising in the river valleys of Mesopotamia over 5,000 years ago, the Sumerians invented writing (cuneiform), built the world's first cities, created the first legal codes, and laid the foundation for all subsequent civilization.</p><p><br></p><p>Covered: Origins in Mesopotamia, the city-states of Ur, Uruk, and Eridu, invention of cuneiform writing, Sumerian religion and the ziggurat temples, the Epic of Gilgamesh, Sumerian mathematics and astronomy, the Akkadian conquest, and the Sumerian legacy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Join us on Patreon (free for now) for extras as we roll them out: patreon.com/cw/SleeplessHistory</strong></p><p><br></p><p>✦ 2-hour deep dive ✦ Calm narration ✦ Ancient Mesopotamian history for sleep</p><p><br></p><p>Sleepless History is an educational sleep podcast covering ancient civilizations, world history, and major historical events — made to help you fall asleep.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com… & Opt-Out: <a href='redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.co…;