key term - Uruk

Definition

Uruk was an ancient city in Mesopotamia, known for its monumental architecture and as one of the earliest urban centers in history.

Related terms

Ziggurat:

A massive stepped tower found in Mesopotamian cities like Uruk, used for religious purposes.

Cuneiform:

A system of writing developed by the Sumerians in Uruk, characterized by wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets.

Epic of Gilgamesh: An ancient Mesopotamian epic poem that originated in Uruk and is considered one of the earliest surviving works of literature.