Ancient Civilzations Ancient Mesopotamia Blastoff Discovery
A Sacred Honor Cuneiform in stone A Sumerian girl yawns as she studies her clay tablet Her school day began at sunrise The girl will practice cuneiform all day She needs to read and write well to become a good priestess
City of ur The girl feels lucky to be in school Most Sumerian students are boys But she is training to serve the grain goddess Ashnan She hopes to one day heal people too Many priestesses are also doctors or dentists Becoming a priestess will bring the girl’s family great honor in ancient Mesopotamia
