Creation of the Epic of Gilgamesh Timeline Game
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About This Challenge
The creation of the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest known works of literature, is a fascinating topic that sheds light on the ancient Mesopotamian culture and storytelling traditions.
- The Epic of Gilgamesh was composed in ancient Mesopotamia, between 2150-1400 BCE.
- It is considered one of the earliest surviving works of literature, predating the Greek epics of Homer.
- The epic follows the adventures of Gilgamesh, a legendary king of Uruk, and his quest for immortality.
Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order.
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- 2800 BCE: Gilgamesh is believed to have been a historical king of the Sumerian city-state of Uruk.
- 2100 BCE: The earliest known written version of the Epic of Gilgamesh is recorded on clay tablets.
- 2000 BCE: The Epic of Gilgamesh is composed in Mesopotamia.
- 1200 BCE: The Standard Babylonian Version of the Epic of Gilgamesh is written.
- 1000 BCE: The Epic of Gilgamesh is translated into Akkadian.
- 800 BCE: The Epic of Gilgamesh becomes a popular story throughout the ancient Near East.
- 7th century BCE: The Epic of Gilgamesh is included in the Library of Ashurbanipal in Nineveh.
- 19th century CE: The Epic of Gilgamesh is discovered by archaeologists in the ruins of Nineveh.
- 20th century CE: The Epic of Gilgamesh is translated into modern languages such as English and French.
- Present day: The Epic of Gilgamesh is studied by scholars for its literary and historical significance.