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What was the first city in the Near East Region?

Ur. Ur is considered by many to be the oldest city in the world.

What year was Ur sacked by the Elamites?

2004 B.C.. The Elamites stole many pieces of artwork from Ur during the sacking.

Ur was a part of what civilization?

Sumerian. Other Sumerian cities included Uruk and Eridu.

What was the capital of Elam?

Susa. Susa later became an important city in the Persian Empire.

Who was the first 'great' ruler of the Persian Empire?

Cyrus. Cyrus was the first great expansionist of the Persian Empire.

What was one of the main cities of the Phoenician Empire before 900 B.C.?

Sidon. The Phoenicians were great sailors and traders.

What were the people who lived in Anatolia during ancient times called?

Hittites. The Hittites were the first to use iron in weapons and tools. This made their spears deadlier than those of their rivals.

What was the capital of Lower Egypt?

Memphis. Memphis was the capital of old Lower Egypt. Upper and Lower Egypt were united by King Menses, around 3100 B.C.

Who authorized the building of the Hanging Gardens?

Nebuchadnezzar. Nebuchadnezzar is also infamous for destroying Jerusalem and marching the Hebrews,later the Jewish people, off to exile in Babylon.

The Ziggurat of Ur was dedicated to what entity?

Nanna & Nannar. The Ziggurat of Nanna (sometimes also known as Nannar) was the largest ziggurat ever constructed in Ur.