The Rise and Fall of the Sumerian Civilization | The World’s First Cities

Where Storytelling Started: Sumerian Art Step back to the very beginning of recorded civilization and explore Sumerian art, where writing, cities, and visual storytelling first took shape. From votive figures with wide, watchful eyes to carved cylinder seals and monumental temples, this short highlights how art reflected religion, power, and daily life in ancient Sumer, located in Mesopotamia. Perfect for a quick art-history snapshot, this video shows how Sumerian artists laid the groundwork for