The Epic of Gilgamesh (/ ˈɡɪlɡəmɛʃ /) [2] is an epic from ancient Mesopotamia. The literary history of Gilgamesh begins with five Sumerian poems about Gilgamesh (formerly read as Sumerian …

The Epic of Gilgamesh is, perhaps, the oldest written story on Earth. It comes to us from Ancient Sumeria, and was originally written on 12 clay tablets in cunieform script. It is about the …

Sep 9, 2024 · Discovered in 1839, the tablets are estimated to be 4,000 years old. The Epic of Gilgamesh is widely regarded as one of the oldest surviving works of literature, dating back …

Dec 15, 2022 · Gilgamesh is the semi-mythic King of Uruk best known as the hero of The Epic of Gilgamesh (circa 2150 to 1400 BCE) the great Babylonian poem that predates Homer's Iliad …

Nov 8, 2025 · Gilgamesh, the best known of all ancient Mesopotamian heroes. Numerous tales in the Akkadian language have been told about Gilgamesh, and the whole collection has been …

Apr 30, 2020 · The oldest surviving literary work is The Epic of Gilgamesh. It was composed nearly 4,000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia (roughly equivalent to where Iraq and eastern …

Sep 16, 2025 · The Epic of Gilgamesh is not just the world’s oldest epic; it is humanity’s first great attempt to make sense of life and death through storytelling. It bridges the gap between myth …

Dec 16, 2024 · Originating over 4,000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia, this epic tale revolves around Gilgamesh, a powerful king and part-god, known for his adventures and quests. …

The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest surviving narratives still known today. Set in the Fertile Crescent of ancient Mesopotamia, Gilgamesh features a strong ruler who abuses his power …

In the story, Gilgamesh (who is two-thirds divine and one-third human, a marvel of modern genetics) initially befriends Enkidu (also engineered by the gods) and then goes on a quest for …