Feb. 14

Lagash- An ancient city located northwest of the junction of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers- later known as Babylon- great trading center.

Barley- A cereal crop grown in early Mesopotamia, used for food and making malt.

Hammurabi of Babylon- c. 1800 BCE Hammurabi was king of Babylon conquering the Akkadians and ruling Mesopotamia.  His rule was called "the golden age of Babylon" because of many new reforms.

Euphates River- One of the longest rivers in western Asia where the first civilization began.

Persia- Is the modern country of Iran. Ancient Persians where most powerful between 550 BCE - 330 BCE conquering Mesopotamia and Babylon.

Assyrians- They were the most powerful army during 750 BCE - 650 BCE. They were the 1st to be equipped with iron weapons and efficient government system.

Uruk- Ancient City of Sumer, located east  of the Euphrats River. The name "Iraq comes form Uruk.

Irrigation-  A system of channels or streams passing through land, used to supply water to farm lands.

Archaeologist- A scientist who study's and interprets artifacts.  The also dig up artifacts, document everything, and, and analyze the info in labs.
C.W