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Sumerians were the first culture to employ professional musicians, who were both men and women. Music was important in temple rituals and a musician and harp were found in the Royal Tombs of Ur, suggesting a religious significance.

Sumerian men were fond of sports such as hunting and fishing, which were forbidden for women. Some women learnt how to dance and performed at banquets and festivals throughout the year. Children often performed in plays at these festivals. Board games were popular in Mesopotamia. Different types of boards and game pieces have been found by archaeologists. The remains of The Royal game of Ur board were found by Leonard Woolley in a grave at Ur.

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Clothing and Jewellery

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Significant Artifacts

Sir Leonard Woolley

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To play the game of found a Ur follow the link below

Royal Tombs of Ur

Cybermuseum Mesopotamia