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Handout
The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Sumerians

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture and art of the ancient Mesopotamian Sumerians in this historical overview with accompanying image gallery of art object with detailed descriptions, from the British Museum collection.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
The Metropolitan Museum of Art image of Mesopotamian sculpture. Click on "Description," to get the full story. There are links to other information within the MET as well.
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Handout
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Art of the First Cities

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about art history in Mesopotamia and its surrounding regions, circa 3000 B.C. Explore the history of the region through various topics including cities, rulers and religious vestments.
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Interactive
University of Chicago

Oriental Institute: Bronze Sculpture of the Demon Pazuzu From Ancient Mesopotami

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Ancient Mesopotamian statue the Demon Pazuzu who protected pregnant women and children.
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Interactive
University of Chicago

Oriential Institute: Carved Black Limestone Kudurru From Ancient Babylonia

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the casts known as kudurrus of Ancient Mesopotamia and learn what they were used for.
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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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Activity
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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Interactive
University of Chicago

Oriental Institute: The Striding Lion From Ancient Babylon

For Students 9th - 10th
View the famous Striding Lion from Ancient Babylon and discover interesting history and facts.
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Interactive
University of Chicago

Oriental Institute: A Relief Sculpture From Khorsabad in Ancient Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
View an ancient monumental scene from Ancient Mesopotamia and learn interesting facts about the monument.