Sumerian Civilization

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History

 

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Mildred V

 

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January 17, 2016

 

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University

 

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Much of the arable land belonged unequivocally to the temple of the city’s patron god, and therefore most of its production passed through the temple’s surplus holdings, where it would then be distributed to its citizens by the priests and officials. Priests held most of the wealth and power. Nearly half of Sumerians were commoners, each holding a small portion of land to support their families and to pay the required fees to the temple...
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Priests held most of the wealth and power. Nearly half of Sumerians were commoners, each holding a small portion of land to support their families and to pay the required fees to the temple. Some free peoples were employed by the priestly class as farmers and skilled craftsmen who owned no land. There also existed many slaves, people who were the property of their masters, whom were usually prisoners of war...
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