Ancient Civilizations:
Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia is known as the "Cradle of Civilization." This is an area were a vast majority of early biblical recording occurs. The first civilization was Sumer (3500-2006 BC), then followed by Babylonia (1792-539 BC) and Assyria (1115-612 BC).
Early men and women wore knee or calf-length sheep skin skirts. Later a shawl-like piece of wool was draped over one shoulder. (Kids Discover Magazine) Women were the spinners of the wool.
Suggested Reading for Adults
Links
Ancient Composite Bows, Journal of the Society of Archer-Antiquaries
Ancient Tablets, Ancient Graves: Accessing Women's Lives in Mesopotamia
Brief History of the Assyrians
Braun & Schneider: History of Costume
Dye History from 2600 BC to the 20th Century
Mesopotamian Culture, Religion and Literature
Mesopotamian Sculptures and Artwork
Oriental Institute Assyrian Art Collection
Suggested Reading for Children
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