The origins of the Sumerians remain one of the great mysteries of the ancient world—a story that blends archaeology, linguistics, and myth. Emerging in southern Mesopotamia around the 4th millennium BCE, the Sumerians built the world’s first true cities, developed writing, and laid the foundations of civilization itself. Yet their beginnings are obscure: their unique language has no clear relatives, and their own legends speak of early migrations and divine intervention. As pioneers of irrigation, temple-building, and complex society, the Sumerians shaped the course of human history. In this episode, we explore the theories, evidence, and enduring questions surrounding the origins of the Sumerians—an enigmatic people whose innovations helped spark the dawn of civilization. #history #ancienthistory #historydocumentary #historyforsleep