Mesopotamia

Step back in time to explore the Land between the Two Rivers, one of the most ancient of all civilizations. Investigate why the Sumerians, Assyrians and Babylonians were among the first to develop writing, mathematics and the science of astronomy. The Assyrians fought battles all over the ancient western world and kept alive the civilization of the Sumerians. Uncover their links with the Bible as the traditional enemy of Israel and Judah. Practical projects actively involve you in understanding and reconstructing the past. Making a set of lion weights to weigh your most precious possessions, designing a tunic fit for an Assyrian king and constructing a musical lyre are just some of the 15 exciting things to make and do.