Ur (ancient city)

Ur was an important ancient city in Southern Mesopotamia, often considered one of the world's earliest urban centers. Existing around 4,000 to 1,800 BCE, it was a major hub in Sumer, featuring impressive architecture like ziggurats, and was a center of early civilization, culture, and trade. Ur is especially famous for its well-preserved archaeological site and the Royal Tombs discovered there, which revealed valuable insights into Sumerian society, religion, and craftsmanship. It played a key role in the development of writing, governance, and urban planning in ancient Mesopotamia.