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Ancient Mesopotamia Crossword Puzzle

A themed crossword with 43 clues to draw from. Find words about Sumerian cities, Mesopotamian empires, writing, rulers, and myths.

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About the Ancient Mesopotamia Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers the ancient civilizations that flourished between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, including Sumer, Akkad, Babylonia, and Assyria. Look for cities such as Uruk and Nineveh, rulers like Sargon and Hammurabi, and terms including cuneiform and ziggurat. It is suited to students studying early civilizations, as well as anyone interested in ancient history and the origins of writing and cities.

This crossword draws on 43 clues about Ancient Mesopotamia. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

  • •Ancient empire ruled by Sargon (5 letters)
  • •Adjective for the empire whose capital was Nineveh (8 letters)
  • •Independent urban center with its own government (9 letters)
  • •Powerful god associated with wind and air (5 letters)
  • •Lawgiving ruler known for a famous stele (9 letters)
  • •Ancient city ruled by Gudea (6 letters)
  • •Sacred center devoted to the god Enlil (6 letters)
  • •Sun god associated with justice (7 letters)

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