What do chariots, sailboats, and wheels have in common?
The ancient Sumerians invented them all!

The game of checkers invented at Ur 

Games and Toys

Achievements

Invention of the Wheel (thinkquest)

Cylinder Seals

Cuneiform - The First Written Language

Gilgamesh - The First Super-Hero

Hammurabi's Law Code - Written Down, and Applied to Everyone

Hanging Gardens of Babylon (one of the 7 wonders of the world!) 

Architectural Marvels

See also: Ancient Inventions

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