Ancient Near Eastern History

Ancient Near Eastern history refers to the civilizations that developed in the region covering modern-day countries like Iraq, Syria, and parts of Turkey and Iran, particularly between 3000 BCE and 500 BCE. This era saw the rise of influential cultures such as the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians, who made significant advancements in writing, law, architecture, and trade. Key achievements included the creation of cuneiform writing and the Code of Hammurabi. The region was a melting pot of ideas and innovations that laid the foundation for later civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans.