Overview

• Prehistoric foundation of Sumerian culture.
• First large villages and temples appear.

People & Society

• Small farming communities.
• Organized around early temples (proto-ziggurats).
• Social hierarchy begins: priests → farmers → laborers.

Religion

• Early worship of fertility and water deities.
• Temples become political and religious centers.

Economy

• Irrigation agriculture (barley, dates, sheep, goats).
• Long-distance trade emerging (obsidian, copper).

Army

• No organized army yet.
• Tribal defense groups with basic weapons (stone axes, spears).