The Sumerian Vocabulary

The Sumerian vocabulary refers to the collection of words used in the ancient Sumerian language, spoken in southern Mesopotamia around 3100 to 2000 BCE. It includes terms for everyday objects, numbers, gods, professions, and concepts. Studying this vocabulary helps linguists understand Sumerian society, culture, and history. Sumerian is a language isolate, not related to others, and was primarily recorded on clay tablets using cuneiform script. Although it eventually declined, it influenced later languages in the region. Overall, the Sumerian vocabulary provides valuable insights into one of the world's earliest civilizations.