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The Royal Game of Ur

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which describes a board game found in a tomb located in Mesopotamia and dating back to around 2600 B.C. Directions for the game and gameboard are provided.
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BBC

Bbc: Ancient History in Depth: Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at many aspects of the Mesopotamian culture. Click through the slide show to see the image and additional information and resources. A good overview of the contributions of an early civilization. Archived.
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Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: The Near East

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site explores many legends and texts from the ancient Near East. Provides interesting focus on the common themes found in ancient world literature.
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University of Chicago

Oriential Institute: An Ancient Pull Toy From Ancient Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about an acient pull-toy that the Mesopotamian children used and how it relates to achievements of this era including the invention of the wheel.
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University of Chicago

Oriental Institute: The Striding Lion Puzzle (Artwork From Ancient Babylon)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Try and put together a scrambled picture of a striding lion which is artwork from Ancient Babylon.
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University of Chicago

Univ. Of Chicago: Lost Treasures From Iraq Slideshow

For Students 9th - 10th
The Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago has assembled a collection of resources aimed at helping to recover treasures from Iraq's National Museum that were looted in the spring of 2003. This slideshow contains examples of...