Learn about one of the first great civilisations and it’s most famous citizen. A man who is considered to be the founder two nations and three global religions.

What You Will Learn

Clay barrels

Four small clay barrels covered with mysterious cuneiform characters.

Sumerian tombs

"Mes-kalam-dug, Hero of the Good Land." This title was found inscribed on two golden bowls and a lamp retrieved from the tomb.

The Ur Dynasty

The First Dynasty of Ur was swallowed up by the conquests of Sargon of Akkad, who established his authority over the countries of the Middle East.