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7436099Sumerian Citieshttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/sumerian-cities-9788235231161/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/7032239/image.jpg?v=638793604875900000178178MXNGandhiInStock/Ebooks/<p><em>Sumerian Cities</em> explores the groundbreaking urban planning and societal innovations of ancient Sumer, revealing how these Mesopotamian metropolises laid the foundation for modern city living. The book examines how Sumerian city-states in the Fertile Crescent tackled challenges of resource management, communication, and social organization.</p><p>For instance, their ingenious irrigation systems, essential for sustaining large populations, predate modern water management strategies by millennia. Furthermore, the development of cuneiform writing wasnt just for record-keeping; it also served as a tool for literature and legal codes, reflecting a sophisticated cultural expression.</p><p>The book uniquely connects irrigation, writing, and governance to showcase Sumerian urban society. Structured to provide a comprehensive overview, it begins with geographical and historical context, then explores irrigation techniques, the evolution of cuneiform writing, and Sumerian governance.</p><p>By synthesizing archaeological findings and translations of cuneiform texts, <em>Sumerian Cities</em> provides a holistic view. The book considers how Sumerian innovations have influenced urban centers worldwide while also addressing the limitations of Sumerian urbanism.</p>...7065379Sumerian Cities178178https://www.gandhi.com.mx/sumerian-cities-9788235231161/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/7032239/image.jpg?v=638793604875900000InStockMXN99999DIEbook2025Inglés