Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids
Stories and Myths
The ancient Mesopotamians worshipped hundreds of gods. They believed that each god had special powers. That gave rise to many a myth!
Ancient Sumer: The Story of Gilgamesh, the First Superhero!
Ancient Sumer: Gilgamesh and the Tree of Eternal Life
Ancient Sumer: Gilgamesh and the Cedar Forest
How Marduk Became King of All the Gods (one version)
Babylonian - The Big Myth, Creation Story (another version, narrated)
The Gloomy Gods of Mesopotamia - here are their stories! (British Museum)
Explore Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids
The Land Between Two Rivers - The First Civilization
What does it take for a group of people to become a civilization?
Geography, History, Government
The importance of geography in Ancient Mesopotamia
Early Pioneers in Ancient Mesopotamia, settling down
Trade & Commerce, Clay Balls and Tokens
Daily Life
Music and Instruments (hear it!)
Religion, Gods, Myths
Religion - A Big Part of Daily Life
The Legend of Gilgamesh (the first superhero!)
Gilgamesh Makes A Friend - illustrated PowerPoint for kids
Gilgamesh and the Tree of Eternal Life
More Myths and Stories (some interactive, some animated)
Inventions and Achievements
So Many Firsts - the Wheel, the Sailboat, the Plow, and more
Hammurabi's Code - Written Laws
Hanging Gardens - Ancient Wonder, A love story
Interactive Games
Interactive Quizzes with Answers about Ancient Sumer, Babylon, and Assyria
Ancient Mesopotamia Five Themes of Geography
Ancient Sumer Art & Inventions