Uruk Period — First Major City

3500 BCE · Uruk (Warka), Irak · cultural

Around 3500 BC, Uruk became the largest settlement in the world, with an estimated population of 40,000-80,000.

Great temple complexes (the Eanna and the Anu Ziggurat), specialized craft production, and early bureaucratic structures. Excavations by the German Archaeological Institute (since 1912).

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Frequently asked questions

What was Uruk Period — First Major City?
Around 3500 BC, Uruk became the largest settlement in the world, with an estimated population of 40,000-80,000.
When did Uruk Period — First Major City happen?
3500 BCE
Where did Uruk Period — First Major City take place?
Uruk (Warka), Irak