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Comparing Mesopotamia and Tayrona: A Study of Advanced Civilizations

This comparative analysis explores the distinct characteristics of two remarkable ancient civilizations: Mesopotamia and Tayrona. Mesopotamia, known for its sophisticated cities made from clay bricks, had a population of 40,000-50,000, with structured areas for residential, religious, and industrial purposes. In contrast, Tayrona boasted advanced stone pathways and terraced homes built from natural materials, emphasizing community and harmony with nature. The author expresses a preference for Tayrona's peaceful lifestyle by the sea, highlighting the differences in daily life, technology, and social organization between the two civilizations.

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Comparing Mesopotamia and Tayrona: A Study of Advanced Civilizations

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  1. ComparingCivilizationsMesopotamia and Tayrona ByFelicity

  2. Advancedcities Mesopotamia • Thecitieswerebuiltout of claybricks. Theyhaddifferentareasforhouses, temples, industry etc. 40 to 50 thousandpeoplelivedthere. Peoplelived in simple spacioushomes. Thestreetswerefilledwithrubbish. Therewerebig temples and statues.

  3. Advancedcities - Tayrona • Therewerestonepathways and terraces. Thehomesweremadeout of wood and natural materials. Thepeoplewalkedfromonetowntoanotheralongthepathwaystotrade. Thecropswereplantedontheterraces. Thebigstoneplatformswereusedfor holding feastsforthewholecommunity.

  4. ComplexInstitutions - Mesopotamia

  5. ComplexInstitutions - Tayrona

  6. AdvancedTechnology - Mesopotamia

  7. AdvancedTechnology - Tayrona

  8. Record keeping and writing - Mesopotamia

  9. Record keeping and writing - Tayrona

  10. SpecializedJobs - Mesopotamia

  11. SpecializedJobs - Tayrona

  12. Whichcivilization I wouldprefertohavelived in. I wouldprefertohavelived in Tayronabecause I liketobenearthe sea and thepeoplelived a more peacefullifeconnectedtonature. Althoughtheywere a lot more advanced in Mesopotamia, forexampletheyhadwriting and tradedmanydifferentgoods, thecitiesweredirty and therewas a lot of violence in thebigempires….. etc

  13. Bibliography • Mesopotamia • http://mesopotamia.mrdonn.org/babylon.html • Tayrona • http://wikitravel.org/upload/shared//thumb/2/2f/Ciudad_perdida_overview.JPG/267px-Ciudad_perdida_overview.JPG

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