Erishum

Erishum was an ancient Sumerian city-state located in southern Mesopotamia, around 2900 BCE. It served as both a political and religious center, dedicated to gods like Ninkasi, goddess of beer. The city featured temples, administrative buildings, and was part of the complicated network of city-states that governed early Sumerian civilization. Erishum's significance lies in its contributions to early urban development, religious practices, and administrative organization in Mesopotamia, helping lay the foundations for later urban societies in history.