Houses
The Sumerians built their houses on artificial mounds to protect them from floods. They bricks in molds and dry them in the sun or bake them in kilns, or "stoves." Their houses were very small and crowded on narrow rows. Some houses were two or more stories. T Most cities were surrounded by a wall or barrier for protection. Outside the wall (if they had one) were poor peoples' huts, built with reeds binded with clay.
Clothes
The Sumerians wore clothes made mainly of wool or flax. Men were usually bare-chested and/or wore skirt-like pieces of clothing. Women usually wore gowns that covered them from their shoulder to ankle. During special occasions such as celebrations, they may wear precious stones as "jewelry."
Food
The Sumerians ate barley, chickpeas, lentils, wheat, dates, onions, garlic, lettuce, leeks and mustard, all which were harvested from farms. They also had apples, pears, grapes, figs, quinces, plums, apricots, mulberries, melons, and pomegranates as well as bread and fish. Drinks consisted of mostly water and beer on special occasions.
Daily Life
Sumerians had long and hard days. Men spent all day working their profession. This could mean farming, building, teaching, going to school, etc. However, most women stayed home and tended to the kids. If a family had enough money and/or power, a women could pay to be tutored and taught to read and write.
The Sumerians built their houses on artificial mounds to protect them from floods. They bricks in molds and dry them in the sun or bake them in kilns, or "stoves." Their houses were very small and crowded on narrow rows. Some houses were two or more stories. T Most cities were surrounded by a wall or barrier for protection. Outside the wall (if they had one) were poor peoples' huts, built with reeds binded with clay.
Clothes
The Sumerians wore clothes made mainly of wool or flax. Men were usually bare-chested and/or wore skirt-like pieces of clothing. Women usually wore gowns that covered them from their shoulder to ankle. During special occasions such as celebrations, they may wear precious stones as "jewelry."
Food
The Sumerians ate barley, chickpeas, lentils, wheat, dates, onions, garlic, lettuce, leeks and mustard, all which were harvested from farms. They also had apples, pears, grapes, figs, quinces, plums, apricots, mulberries, melons, and pomegranates as well as bread and fish. Drinks consisted of mostly water and beer on special occasions.
Daily Life
Sumerians had long and hard days. Men spent all day working their profession. This could mean farming, building, teaching, going to school, etc. However, most women stayed home and tended to the kids. If a family had enough money and/or power, a women could pay to be tutored and taught to read and write.