The Ancient Near East Civilizations

The ancient civilizations that were in the articles were not directly alike, but each had complex societal structures and rules. They show structures, roles, and laws that governed these societies and organized social categories.The articles describe how these ancient societies were different from each other, one focusing on gods and heroes, and the other on strict rules and fairness. In Gilgamesh's tale from the city of Uruk, people believed in many gods, and heroes like Gilgamesh. In Hammurabi's laws from the city of Babylon, there were strict rules, and leaders made sure people followed them. The Epic of Gilgamesh and the Code of Hammurabi provide a view into ancient cities and the different ways of living. These stories helped develop laws and leadership for later cities and kingdoms.