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This ancient "Stele of Music" depicts 'King Gudea of Lagash' carrying a peg and cord and followed by figures probably representing his princely heir and two priests. Image credits: Louvre

Image credits: Louvre

1 posted on 03/25/2020 8:25:48 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
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To: SunkenCiv

They also invented the first AA :)


4 posted on 03/25/2020 8:28:05 PM PDT by dp0622 (Radicals, racists my curseoint fingers at me I'm a small town white boy Just tryin to make ends meet)
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To: SunkenCiv

Bkmrk


5 posted on 03/25/2020 8:32:40 PM PDT by hope_dies_last
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To: SunkenCiv
I love your threads, but I have to admit, the mention of their brewing prowess made me think not of the excellent Sumerians, but of the SNL Sketch: Medieval Barber Theodoric of York


"I guess I had a little too much mead and darted out in front of an oxcart!"

7 posted on 03/25/2020 8:39:42 PM PDT by rlmorel (The Coronavirus itself will not burn down humanity. But we may burn ourselves down to be rid of it.)
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To: SunkenCiv

They invented the super hero.


10 posted on 03/25/2020 8:46:01 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: SunkenCiv
The Sumerians prized their beer for its nutrient-rich ingredients and hailed it as the key to a "joyful heart and a contented liver." ...

Tell that to my damned doctor, will ya???

17 posted on 03/25/2020 9:57:29 PM PDT by Viking2002 (Buck-buck-buck-buuuuuck....Chicken-mannnn! (He's everywhere! He's everywhere!)
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To: SunkenCiv

They invented the Sumer home which can be relaxing


21 posted on 03/26/2020 4:10:45 AM PDT by Phil DiBasquette
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