5th Ancient Civilizations

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The Epic of Gilgamesh Full Book
The epic of Gilgamesh - with video of artifacts while the story is narrated (in modern English)
5th Grade: Ancient History and Mythology; Egypt - Main Lesson Book work
5th Grade: Ancient History and Mythology; Egypt - Main Lesson Book work
Old Persian Cuneiform
Old Persian Cuneiform used to write Old Persian, the language used in the cuneiform inscriptions of Achaemenian dynasty and the vernacular of the Achaemenian elite. Old Persian was spoken in southwestern Persia, an area known as Persis, and belongs to the Iranian branch or the Indo-Aryan family of languages. (...)
Cuneiform
Cuneiforms. Found in 31 Century BC (c. 3500-3000 BCE). Cuneiform means wedge shaped. This also comes from a Latin word. There are only few hundred qualified cuneiformists in the world who can read the text. First developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia. This was used in Mesopotamia, Persia, and Ugarit. First cuneiform tablet was called proto-cuneiform as they were more visible.
Penn Museum Blog | How to Make Cuneiform Tablet Cookies
How to Make Cuneiform Tablet Cookies. Mystery of History Volume 1, Lesson 7 #MOHI7