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Grade 6 Amazing Mesopotamia: Epic of Gilgamesh

Resources for 6th grade Social Studies Mesopotamia Unit

Picture of Scene from the Epic of Gilgamesh

Databases

Epic of Gilgamesh on Britannica
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Ancient and Medieval History Online This link opens in a new window
Search for "Epic of Gilgamesh". There are two entries. Try the 2nd one.

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The Epic of Gilgamesh
The Epic of Gilgamesh is an epic poem from ancient Mesopotamia. It tells the story Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, and Enkidu, a wild man created by the gods to stop him oppressing the people of Uruk.

Websites

What is the oldest known piece of literature?
Look at the 2nd paragraph.
Epic of Gilgamesh on Ancient History Encyclopedia
Very detailed article on Gilgamesh and the history of the story.