THE SUMERIANS:
- Invented the arch and built temples called ziggurats.
- Created the first written language called cuneiform.
- King Hammurabi of Babylon was the first ruler to record a set of written laws.
- It consisted of 282 laws and was displayed in the every town for all to see.
THE BABYLONIANS:
- Contributed the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
THE HITTITES:
- Were among the first people to use iron.
THE ASSYRIANS:
- Established the first known library.
THE PHOENICIANS:
- Invented a phonetic alphabet.
THE PERSIANS:
- Were one of first to divide their empire into provinces for easier to rule.
Cite this article as: William Anderson (Schoolworkhelper Editorial Team), "Contributions of Ancient People of the Fertile Crescent," in SchoolWorkHelper, 2019, https://schoolworkhelper.net/contributions-of-ancient-people-of-the-fertile-crescent/.
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