Some of the first cities in the world developed in Ancient Iraq.

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Some of the first cities in the world developed in Ancient Iraq.
Its people developed and devised many things that we take for granted today, from the wheel to schools. They invented irrigation systems to water crops, divided time into 60-second minutes and 60-minute hours, and created writing – one of the most important developments in human history.
This British Museum touring exhibition celebrates the rich cultural legacy of Iraq through 80 remarkable objects and two fascinating stories, helping to highlight the challenges of protecting Iraq’s diverse cultural heritage following decades of conflict.
Did you know Ancient Iraqis developed the world's first writing system? Mesopotamians developed the world's first writing system over five thousand years ago. Watch this video to see how and why they developed it
Did you know Ancient Iraqis developed the world's first writing system? Mesopotamians developed the world's first writing system over five thousand years ago. Watch this video to see how and why they developed it
Have you ever wondered why there are 60 seconds in a minute and 60 minutes in an hour? Watch to see how the people of Ancient Iraq developed how we today record time.
Have you ever wondered why there are 60 seconds in a minute and 60 minutes in an hour? Watch to see how the people of Ancient Iraq developed how we today record time.
Have you ever wondered how people of different cultures got along in ancient times? Multiculturalism is not a modern concept, Ancient Iraq was the bridge between eastern and western culture.
Have you ever wondered how people of different cultures got along in ancient times? Multiculturalism is not a modern concept, Ancient Iraq was the bridge between eastern and western culture.
Did you know the first schools in the world have been found in Ancient Iraq? Mesopotamian children went to school at around 5-7 years of age. Watch this video to see what they learned and what their classrooms were like.
Did you know the first schools in the world have been found in Ancient Iraq? Mesopotamian children went to school at around 5-7 years of age. Watch this video to see what they learned and what their classrooms were like.
Have you ever wondered how people of different cultures got along in ancient times? Multiculturalism is not a modern concept, Ancient Iraq was the bridge between eastern and western culture.
Have you ever wondered how people of different cultures got along in ancient times? Multiculturalism is not a modern concept, Ancient Iraq was the bridge between eastern and western culture.
Have you ever heard of the Parthian Riders? Everyone has heard of Nottingham’s famous archer Robin Hood but did you know Ancient Iraq had their own highly skilled archers on horseback known as the Parthian Riders.
Have you ever heard of the Parthian Riders? Everyone has heard of Nottingham’s famous archer Robin Hood but did you know Ancient Iraq had their own highly skilled archers on horseback known as the Parthian Riders.