How Did Uruk Become The First City
Uruk
Uruk was one of the most important cities in ancient Mesopotamia it was founded by King Enmerkar. Located in the southern region of Sumer. The city of Uruk is most famous for its great king Gilgamesh and the epic tale of his quest for immortality but also for a number of `firsts’ in the development of civilization which occurred there.
During which time cities began to develop across Mesopotamia and Uruk became the most influential between 4100-c.3000 BCE when Uruk was the largest urban center and the hub of trade and administration. In precisely what manner Uruk ruled the region, why and how it became the first city in the world, and in what manner it exercised its authority is not fully known.
With the fall of the city of Uruk in 1750
Uruk was one of the most important cities in ancient Mesopotamia it was founded by King Enmerkar. Located in the southern region of Sumer. The city of Uruk is most famous for its great king Gilgamesh and the epic tale of his quest for immortality but also for a number of `firsts’ in the development of civilization which occurred there.
During which time cities began to develop across Mesopotamia and Uruk became the most influential between 4100-c.3000 BCE when Uruk was the largest urban center and the hub of trade and administration. In precisely what manner Uruk ruled the region, why and how it became the first city in the world, and in what manner it exercised its authority is not fully known.
With the fall of the city of Uruk in 1750