"This important book explores the culture and achievements of ancient Mesopotamia through the examination of artifacts that have survived through the centuries. Each primary-source artifact offers the reader significant clues to the civilization's technologies, cultural traditions, foods, and conflicts"--Provided by publisher.

Who were the ancient Mesopotamians? -- Digging up the past -- Between two rivers -- Rulers and kings -- Daily life -- The Fertile Crescent -- Originators and inventors -- Feats of engineering -- Learned society -- Gods, faith, and mythology -- Trade and war -- Past to present -- Make a model Ziggurat -- Glossary.