| Directory > Kids and Teens > School Time > Social Studies > History > By Time Period > Ancient History > Near East The Jerusalem Mosaic
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem offers a readable history of the city by period, with a map for
each and photographs and information on surviving historic buildings. English and Hebrew versions
available.
http://jeru.huji.ac.il/
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Home of the Hittites
Detailed study guide explains who these people were and tells what deities they worshipped.
http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze33gpz/hittite-ref.html
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Odyssey Online: Near East
Tells about ancient life in the cradle of civilization.
http://carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/NEAREAST/homepg.html
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Mesopotamia
Features its civilizations, cultures and brief timeline.
http://www.einfoweb.com/mesopotamia/
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Mesopotamia
Discover tales of astronomers, merchants, archaeologists, epic heroes and ruthless kings. Explore a
palace, the library of an astronomer and the Royal Tombs of Ur; then, build your own ziggurat. From
the British Museum.
http://www.mesopotamia.co.uk/
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Ancient Mesopotamia
Defines vocabulary related to the study and provides short descriptions of key people and events.
Also includes project ideas and printable quizzes.
http://www.ed.psu.edu/k-12/edpgs/su96/meso/mesopotamia.html
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Mesopotamia
Interactive quiz tests knowledge of this region. Includes related links.
http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/2292/Meso/quiz4a.html
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Ancient Persia: Cyrus the Great
Introduces the Persian king believed to be the first to become involved in human rights.
http://www.oznet.net/cyrus/cyframe.htm
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Mesopotamia 9000 - 500 B.C
Provides a timeline of the region.
http://www.usfca.edu/westciv/Mesochro.html
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Ancient Near East Art
Includes examples of art from ancient Mesopotamia, Babylon, Sumer, and the Indus Valley. From the
Metropolitan Museum of Art.
http://www.metmuseum.org/collections/department.asp?dep=3
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Write like a Babylonian
Tells about the first written language, called cuneiform, which was invented by ancient
Babylonians. Displays visitors' names in cuneiform.
http://www.upennmuseum.com/cgi-bin/cuneiform.cgi
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Mesopotamia in the Electronic Passport
Provides information about the Fertile Crescent. Includes, a brief look at its geography, culture,
and history.
http://www.mrdowling.com/603mesopotamia.html
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Ancient Mesopotamia
Provides information about geography, religion, daily life, and clothing. Includes classroom
activities and homework help.
http://www.ci.shrewsbury.ma.us/Sps/Schools/Central/Curriculum/ELEMENTARY/SOCIALSTUDIES/Mesopota....
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Gilgamesh Study Guide
Tells about an ancient King of Uruk who is thought to have actually existed. Considered the oldest
historical story in the world.
http://novaonline.nv.cc.va.us/eli/eng251/gilgameshstudy.htm
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Babylon 580 BC
Provides a virtual tour of this ancient city.
http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Cavern/5178/tour/tour.html
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Ancient Mesopotamia
What do chariots, sailboats and wheels have in common? The ancient Sumerians invented them all.
Learn more about the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Sumer here.
http://www.cmi.k12.il.us/Urbana/projects/AncientCiv/Meso/meso.html
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