Neo-Sumerian Empire

The Neo-Sumerian Empire, which flourished around 2112-2004 BCE, was a significant period in Mesopotamian history, marked by the revival of Sumerian culture after the Akkadian Empire's decline. Centered in southern Mesopotamia, particularly in the city of Ur, it was characterized by strong centralized governance under powerful rulers like Ur-Nammu. This era saw advances in art, literature, and law, including the development of the earliest known legal code. The empire's economy thrived on trade and agriculture, but it eventually succumbed to invasions and internal strife, leading to its decline and the rise of other powers in the region.