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<\/p>\nLESSONS FROM THE SUMERIANS
\nBy Ari Cabello \ud83c\udf38<\/p>\n
In 4500 BC, a civilization known as the Sumerians lived in Mesopotamia, the \u201cFertile Crescent.\u201d Located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, they were the first in the region and had simple forms of literature, taxes, architecture, and a time measurement (sexagesimal) system. They created the Cuneiform, the earliest writing and the famous \u201cEpic of Gilgamesh.\u201d The people of Sumer (or the Ubaid), were also known for their textile, carpentry, and pottery skills\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Constantly at war with their neighboring city-state Akkad, Sumer was open to invasion from its eastern neighbor, Elam. That didn\u2019t stop them from prospering and both cities thrived until Akkad eventually conquered Sumer in 2100 BC. The successor of both the Akkadians and Sumerians, the Amorites, was a western Semitic tribe that slowly conquered all of Mesopotamia. This entire region is known as Babylon and prospered until roughly 1600 BC. Primarily responsible for this was King Hammurabi who promoted science, law, and unity between the various city-states. After his death, Babylon mostly declined until eventually it was conquered by Alexander the Great in 331 BC.<\/p>\n
The Sumerians were well known for their architectural prowess and built irrigation systems, pyramid-like structures, and most famously, the \u201cHanging Gardens of Babylon.\u201d The cities themselves were filled with beautiful mosaics and artwork, and imposing Greek columns demonstrated their society\u2019s sophistication \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffb<\/p>\n
They were equally talented linguistically \u2013 as Cuneiform first appeared around the early 5th century, and was originally pictographic, like the Egyptian hieroglyphs. They also made the oldest code of law \u2014 the Code of Ur-Nammu \u2014 which was the inspiration of the Code of Hammurabi.<\/p>\n
The Sumerians left an amazing legacy for modern times. They inspired people because the products of their workmanship are a part of history. Learning their way of life by diving into their roots truly adds knowledge \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n
But on the other hand, we will see a decline in their faith system. The Sumerians initially believed in one supreme being \u2014 the God of heaven. But later on, they left their roots and became naturalists (worshipped nature rather than the Creator), humanists (their gods were glorified human beings), and polytheists (worshipped so many deities) \ud83e\udd7a<\/p>\n
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The \u201cEpic of Gilgamesh\u201d which dates back to the time of Abraham reveals the Sumerians\u2019 uncertainty of man\u2019s future. \u201cIn this, the world\u2019s oldest epic, the tragic hero Gilgamesh, the legendary king of the city-state Uruk, searches desperately for everlasting life for himself and his dead companion Enkidu but does not find it. Thus, the religion of the Sumerians led to hopelessness and purposelessness.\u201d \ud83e\udd7a<\/p>\n
Sadly, the Sumerians\u2019 effort to build a great and advanced society WITHOUT God was a repetition of the mistake done at the Tower of Babel. Here we see how history repeats itself. People often have choices of beliefs that are not God-centered. And this tragically leads people and societies astray \ud83d\ude2d<\/p>\n
Today, bits and pieces of the Ubaid live on, and their craftsmanship, architectural mastery, and advanced social linguistics have left a mark on history. Unfortunately, not much of it remains, as their Empire essentially vanished due to the Elamite invasion. After their capital was sacked, Sumer was eventually absorbed into Amorite culture and became what we now recognize as Babylonia.<\/p>\n
However, despite the downfall of the Sumerian civilization, we can learn valuable lessons from them. First, they made a good effort in using and developing their skills and talents. Their determination and dedication were used for important purposes. And their work shows that they are hardworking people \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffb![\"\"](\"http:\/\/kawaiibeautyandlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/FB_IMG_1633263600558.jpg\")
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Finally, we can thank the Sumerians for their greatest contribution to civilization \u2014 THE ART OF WRITING. By inventing the Cuneiform, proper history began because history is basically a \u201cwritten record of man\u2019s past.\u201d With this invention, we are able to appreciate history as we know it today \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n
May we learn from their story \u2014 by using our God-given skills to glorify God and to benefit society while remaining connected to our Creator who is the source of LIFE \u271d\ufe0f<\/p>\n
\u201cFor we are God\u2019s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.\u201d Ephesians 2:10 \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n
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