Ur Books
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Berkley Trade (01 January 1999)Price: $10.20 -
Anchor (01 February 1996)Price: $10.20 -
W. W. Norton & Company (17 March 2007)Price: $19.77 -
Princeton University Press (28 September 2009)Price: $19.77 -
Penguin Classics (06 January 2004)Price: $10.40
Definition
The earliest settlement of Ur dates back to the Ubaid Period, or about 5300–4000 BCE. Droughts brought about the consolidation of several small farming villages into larger settlements. This led to the need for large-scale irrigation, in order to support the larger farms and populations during the drought periods.
Due to its favorable location, Ur became the capital of the Sumerian Empire, and the city was ruled by an impressive record of dynastic Kings, including Ur-Nammu (2112–2094 BCE). Countless advances in agriculture, architecture, and warfare were achieved in the Sumerian empire. The Sumerians are also well-known for cuneiform writing, a very early form of written communication that helped propel Ur’s position for trade and commerce.
The city of Ur faced much conflict throughout its dynasties, including its invasion by the great Akkadian King Sargon in 2340 BCE. Despite this, Ur flourished again and continued as an urban center in Mesopotamia for nearly 1500 years. Ur began to decline around 550 BCE, likely due to drought and other natural occurrences to the region.
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