The Four Great Empires of Great MesopotamiaBy: Prithvi Dhanabal

The Essential Question What were the most important achievements of the four

Mesopotamian empires?

The Akkadian EmpireThe Akkadians left behind many achievements in their trail, and below are three of them.

The Akkadians created the first empire The Akkadians created a new language Their king Sargon was the first king to decree that his sons

rule after his death

The Babylonian EmpireThe Babylonians achieved many achievements, and below are three. Hammurabi’s Code was the first written code of laws Longest lasting empire The first postal service was created by the Babylonians

Stele Showing Part Of The Code Of Hammurabi (Codex Hammurabi), The Best      Preserved Ancient Law Code, Was Created C1760 BC (middle Chronology) In      Ancient Babylon.. Photography. Encyclopedia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 20      Feb 2014.<http://quest.eb.com/images/300_2286716> 

The Assyrian EmpireThe Assyrians set many milestones and three of them are below.

The first aqueducts were built Known for 2D bas-reliefs Perfected the use of horses & iron weapons in battle,

became greatly skilled in siege warfare, and were feared for their military might

The Neo-Babylonian EmpireThe Neo-Babylonians achieved lots of things, and three are below. The first sundial was made The Hanging Gardens of Babylon became famous, and

became one of the 7 Wonders of the World Their discoveries led to the 60-minute hour & 7-day week

e Hanging Gardens Of Legendary Queen Semiramis In Babylon. Fine Art.      Encyclopedia Britannica ImageQuest. Web. 20 Feb      2014.<http://quest.eb.com/images/134_1740250> 

The Best Empire to Live inThe Babylonian Empire would be the best empire to live in and here are three reasons why.

Hammurabi’s Code was the first written code of laws The first postal service was created The Babylonian Empire was the longest lasting