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Ancient China History For Kids: A Simple Unit Study Outline

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An Ancient China history for kids simple unit study is an engaging way to introduce one of the world’s oldest civilizations without overwhelming your children. Look at my 4 Week Free China Unit Study & Best Hands-on Ideas.

Ancient China offers countless opportunities to nurture curiosity. Children are often amazed to learn that many everyday items we use today have roots in ancient Chinese innovation.

Ancient China History For Kids: A Simple Unit Study Outline

Learning about inventions like silk production, compasses, fireworks, paper and gunpowder help children understand how ancient civilizations continue to influence modern life.

Instead of reading from a textbook a unit study combines multiple subjects around one theme. You choose your spine or main text based on your child’s interests and ages.

BOOKS ABOUT ANCIENT CHINA FOR KIDS

We prefer living books when we can find them.

I’ve rounded up some of our favorite.

12 Ancient China Books & Resources For Kids Who Love Reading and Being Read To

Add some of these books to your home library about Ancient China. Also, use them for a homeschool unit study.

One of the biggest advantages of a simple unit study is flexibility.

Younger children can enjoy picture books, crafts, and storytelling, while older students can dive deeper into topics.

ANCIENT CHINA ACTIVITIES

Also, hands-on activities are the heart of a fun unit study and memorable one too.

The beauty of a simple unit study is that it allows you to slow down, explore interesting topics together, and make history an adventure your children will remember long after the lessons are complete.

Ancient China History For Kids: A Simple Unit Study Outline

For example, look at these ways an outline guides your study.

  • Outlines give you a clear structure.
  • They help break down big tasks into manageable steps.
  • Extensive lessons plans can make some kids lose focus.
  • And outline keeps the main topics to be learned on topic.
  • In addition, you can go down rabbit trails IF you want to. However, for some kids it can be overwhelming. You have the option to go deep or stay on topic with an outline.
  • Looking at the outline at a glance is a super roadmap. Again, you can go straight to your destination or facts or stay longer on an objective.

By listing an objective it guides you as the teacher to add your own slant.

For example, look at the topics covered in this outline.

  1. Introduction
  2. Geography and Environment
  3. Ancient Chinese Dynasties
  4. Agriculture and Food
  5. Arts and Crafts
  6. Religion and Beliefs
  7. Writing and Communication
  8. Exploration and Discovery
  9. Culminating Activity
  10. Resources and References

HOW TO USE THE OUTLINE

Each topic has two or three topics or objectives for the subject. You decide which ones to use.

And if you stay on 1 topic per week and cover all 9 topics it would equal a 9 week unit study.

Additionally, only use the objectives on the topic your child is interested in and move on to other unit studies. This would make a shorter unit study.

For example, cover the introduction and perhaps the Chinese culture for younger children.

Then save the other topics for when your children are older.

You will like this unit study outline if:

  • you want the freedom to flesh out topics and not be tied to day to day lesson plans
  • you prefer to flesh out day to day lesson plans or do not prefer them at all and
  • you want a guide for topics to study so you have a sweeping overview of the unit.

You will not like this unit study outline if:

  • you want to day to day lesson plans guiding each day and worksheets and
  • you don’t want to teach all your kids together.

HOW TO GET THE ANCIENT CHINA UNIT STUDY OUTLINE

You can download the monthly printable unit study outline now!

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Discovering the Stars: The Astronomy of Mesopotamia and How to Make a Clay Star Pattern Tablet

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Did you know there was astronomy of Mesopotamia? Also, look at my page Ancient Mesopotamia Fun Facts For Kids Who Love History for more hands-on history ideas.

Too, you’ll love my Free Mesopotamia Lapbook For Kids Who Love Hands-On Learning. Long before telescopes and space travel, the people of ancient Mesopotamia were carefully watching the night sky.

Living between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, they depended on the stars not just for curiosity, but for survival, religion, and understanding the world around them.

Discovering the Stars: The Astronomy of Mesopotamia and How to Make a Clay Star Pattern Tablet

The ancient Mesopotamians, especially the Babylonians, were among the first people to study astronomy. They observed the stars for several important reasons:

Navigation & Time: By watching the sky, they could measure time and direction, especially at night.

Calendar Keeping: They tracked the movement of the moon and stars to create one of the earliest calendars. This helped them know when to plant crops and hold festivals.

Religion: The stars were believed to be messages from the gods. Each planet was associated with a specific deity.

BOOKS FOR KIDS ABOUT ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA

Next, look at a few books about Mesopotamia.

We prefer living books when we can find them.

7 Books to Read About Ancient Mesopotamia

Mesopotamia is a region situated within the Tigris–Euphrates River system, in the northern part of the Fertile Crescent. Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq.  In the broader sense, the historical region included present-day Iraq and parts of present-day Iran, Kuwait, Syria, and Turkey.

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ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA FUN FACTS

In Mesopotamia, astronomy was not studied by just anyone; it was often the job of specially trained priests and scholars.

These individuals spent years learning how to observe the sky and carefully record what they saw. They worked in temples and were considered very important because people believed they could interpret messages from the gods through the stars.

These scholars would watch for unusual events, such as eclipses or the appearance of a new star or planet.

They believed these changes could be signs that something significant was about to happen, especially for kings or cities. Because of this, their observations were taken very seriously.

ASTRONOMY OF MESOPOTAMIA FACTS

  • One of their greatest contributions was dividing the sky into sections, laying the groundwork for what would later become the zodiac.
  • The Mesopotamians used a base-60 number system, which is why we still have 60 minutes in an hour today.
  • They tracked five visible planets without telescopes: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.
  • The symbol for a star in cuneiform looked like a small star shape and could also mean “god.”
  • The planet Venus was especially important and was linked to the goddess Ishtar.
  • Priests and scholars recorded star movements on clay tablets, some of which still exist today.

Mesopotamian astronomers didn’t write in notebooks; they used clay tablets.

CLAY STAR PATTERN TABLETS

Using a stylus, they pressed wedge-shaped marks called cuneiform into wet clay. These tablets recorded star positions, lunar phases, eclipses, and predictions based on the sky.

These tablets are some of the earliest scientific records in human history and teach us a lot about the practices of ancient Mesopotamia.

By writing down what they saw on clay tablets, Mesopotamian scholars created one of the first examples of scientific documentation.

This idea to-observe, record, and learn is still the foundation of modern science.

It’s easy to forget that the night sky we see today is the same sky the Mesopotamians studied thousands of years ago.

Without electricity or city lights, their view of the stars would have been incredibly bright and clear. The Milky Way stretched across the sky, and planets shone like steady, wandering lights among the stars.

To them, the sky wasn’t just beautiful, it was meaningful. Patterns in the stars told stories, marked seasons, and even warned of possible events.

Imagine being a child in ancient Babylon, looking up and learning that each bright point of light had a name, a story, or even a connection to a god.

Discovering the Stars: The Astronomy of Mesopotamia and How to Make a Clay Star Pattern Tablet

This is a great opportunity to slow things down with your child. Step outside together at night and simply look up. You don’t need to identify every constellation.

Instead, focus on observation- just like the Mesopotamians did.

Notice which stars are brightest, which seem to form patterns, and whether any appear to move over time.

HOW TO MAKE A CLAY STAR PATTERN TABLET

We took our inspiration from this artifact, Tablet K 8538, but there are many examples if you do a quick search and gather your ideas to create your own star pattern tablet.

You will need:

  • Air-dry clay
  • Pencil, toothpick, or wooden skewer
  • Rolling pin
  • Craft paint
  • Paintbrushes
Discovering the Stars: The Astronomy of Mesopotamia and How to Make a Clay Star Pattern Tablet

Roll a softball-sized chunk of clay into a ball.

Flatten the clay using a roller for clay or even a sturdy glass into a thick circle.

Discovering the Stars: The Astronomy of Mesopotamia and How to Make a Clay Star Pattern Tablet

Use the lid of a small paint bottle or another object to cut a hole in the center.

Discovering the Stars: The Astronomy of Mesopotamia and How to Make a Clay Star Pattern Tablet

Press a craft stick across the clay to create pie-shaped wedges all around.

Discovering the Stars: The Astronomy of Mesopotamia and How to Make a Clay Star Pattern Tablet

Create a border by gently pressing around the edges to form a frame, just like ancient tablets sometimes had, using a skewer.

Then begin adding shapes and patterns with whatever tools you like. Cuneiform marks were made with a tool that had a triangular end.

Discovering the Stars: The Astronomy of Mesopotamia and How to Make a Clay Star Pattern Tablet

Press small wedge shapes using the tip of your tool. These don’t have to be real symbols, just mimic the style. Make other marks similar to those you looked up on real tablets.

Leave your tablet out for 24–48 hours to dry. Once the top is pretty firm, you can flip it to allow the back to dry. (depending on thickness).

Once dry, lightly paint it with brown or tan paint and wipe some off to give it an “ancient” look.

Discovering the Stars: The Astronomy of Mesopotamia and How to Make a Clay Star Pattern Tablet

Allow paint to dry.

Mesopotamian Himri Fun Facts and Fascinating Marine Life

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Let’s learn Mesopotamian himri fun facts and all about the other fascinating marine life of ancient days. Also, look at my page Ancient Mesopotamia Fun Facts For Kids Who Love History for more hands-on history ideas.

Too, you’ll love my Free Mesopotamia Lapbook For Kids Who Love Hands-On Learning. The ancient land of Mesopotamia was shaped by the life found in its rivers.

Flowing through this region were the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, which provided water, transportation, and a rich source of food.

Mesopotamian Himri Fun Facts and Fascinating Marine Life

Among the fish that thrived in these waters was the himri fish. It is a type of freshwater carp that is still known today in parts of the Middle East.

Exploring the himri and other aquatic life through a hands-on craft project helps bring this ancient world to life.

The himri fish is believed to be closely related to species like the Mesopotamian barbel (Barbus luteus), a freshwater fish that lives in rivers and lakes. It has been an important food source in the region for thousands of years.

BOOKS FOR KIDS ABOUT ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA

First, look at these books about Mesopotamia.

7 Books to Read About Ancient Mesopotamia

Mesopotamia is a region situated within the Tigris–Euphrates River system, in the northern part of the Fertile Crescent. Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq.  In the broader sense, the historical region included present-day Iraq and parts of present-day Iran, Kuwait, Syria, and Turkey.

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ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA FUN FACTS

Life near the Tigris and Euphrates rivers was busy and full of activity. Early in the morning, fishermen would head out in small reed boats.

The sound of water splashing against the sides mixed with the calls of birds overhead. Nets were cast, traps checked, and the day’s catch brought back to families and markets.

6 FUN FACTS ABOUT THE HIMRI FISH

The himri fish may seem like a small detail in the grand story of Mesopotamia, but it represents something much bigger.

It shows how people depended on the natural world around them and learned to use its resources wisely. The rivers were lifelines filled with food, movement, and life.

  1. The himri was commonly eaten by people living in Mesopotamia. Fish were often dried, salted, or cooked fresh.
  2. It thrived in the flowing waters of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, where nutrients were plentiful.
  3. Like many carp species, himri fish are powerful swimmers and can handle river currents.
  4. They have an omnivorous diet, meaning they eat plants, algae, and small aquatic creatures, making them adaptable and easy to sustain.
  5. They are still around today, fish similar to the himri are caught and eaten in modern Iraq and surrounding areas.
  6. Some himri fish can grow quite large, making them a valuable catch for ancient fishermen.

FISHING METHODS

Fishing was an essential part of everyday life. People used simple tools and techniques that were well-suited to river environments.

Children likely learned fishing skills from a young age, watching and helping their parents. This knowledge was passed down through generations, just like farming and building techniques.

Although Mesopotamia was not near the ocean, its rivers, marshes, and wetlands were full of life. These ecosystems supported a wide variety of animals that were important to both nature and daily survival.

  • Nets- Woven from plant fibers, nets were used to catch multiple fish at once.
  • Hooks and Lines- Early hooks were made from bone or metal.
  • Fish Traps- Basket-like traps allowed fish to swim in but not out.
  • Spears- Fishermen sometimes speared fish in shallow waters.

Fish were eaten fresh and preserved for later use. Drying and salting fish made it possible to store food for times when fishing was difficult.

OTHER FASCINATING CREATURES OF MESOPOTAMIAN WATERS

Catfish- These bottom-dwelling fish were another major food source. Their whisker-like barbels helped them sense food in murky water.

  • Eels- Slippery and snake-like, eels could be found in slow-moving waters and were sometimes eaten.
  • Freshwater Turtles- Turtles lived along riverbanks and were occasionally used for food or tools.
  • Birds of the Marshes- Herons, ducks, and other water birds thrived in reed-filled wetlands. They were hunted for meat and feathers.
  • Reeds and Plant Life- While not animals, reeds were crucial. They provided shelter for fish and birds and were used by people to build homes, boats, and baskets.
Mesopotamian Himri Fun Facts and Fascinating Marine Life

FOIL HIMRI FISH

Start by looking at images of the himri in research books or online for inspiration.

You will need:

  • Aluminum foil
  • Blue cardstock/construction paper
  • Tan or brown cardstock/construction paper
  • Permanent markers
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
Mesopotamian Himri Fun Facts and Fascinating Marine Life

Begin by having your child draw the basic outline of the Himri on aluminum foil.

Mesopotamian Himri Fun Facts and Fascinating Marine Life

Using markers, fill in the main color of the body of the fish.

Mesopotamian Himri Fun Facts and Fascinating Marine Life

Start coloring in details like fins.

Mesopotamian Himri Fun Facts and Fascinating Marine Life

Finish the coloring by adding scales over the entire body of the fish with a black marker.

Mesopotamian Himri Fun Facts and Fascinating Marine Life

Cut the fish carefully out of the foil.

Mesopotamian Himri Fun Facts and Fascinating Marine Life

Tear a piece of brown paper for the bottom silt/soil of the river and glue it to the bottom of the page.

Mesopotamian Himri Fun Facts and Fascinating Marine Life

Cover the back of the foil fish with glue and press it into place.

Mesopotamian Himri Fun Facts and Fascinating Marine Life

Have your child write both the common name and scientific name of the fish on the paper to help them remember.

Mesopotamian Himri Fun Facts and Fascinating Marine Life

10 Facts About Assyrians & How to Make a Battering Ram

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Share these 10 facts about Assyrians and then learn how to make a battering ram from popsicle sticks with your middle or high school teen for a fun activity that combines STEM concepts and history. Also, look at my page Ancient Mesopotamia Fun Facts For Kids Who Love History for more hands-on history ideas.

Too, you’ll love my Free Mesopotamia Lapbook For Kids Who Love Hands-On Learning.

The ancient Assyrians were known as one of the most powerful military civilizations of the ancient world. They built a mighty empire, engineered advanced weapons, and left behind incredible artwork that still teaches us about their culture today.

10 Facts About Assyrians & How to Make a Battering Ram

The battering ram changed warfare. Instead of waiting months for a city to starve, the Assyrians could break through gates and walls much faster. Their engineering made them one of the most feared armies of the ancient world.

If you’re studying the ancient Near East, learning about the Assyrians gives children a deeper understanding of how warfare, government, and innovation shaped history.

BOOKS FOR KIDS ABOUT ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA

First, look at these books about Mesopotamia.

7 Books to Read About Ancient Mesopotamia

Mesopotamia is a region situated within the Tigris–Euphrates River system, in the northern part of the Fertile Crescent. Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq.  In the broader sense, the historical region included present-day Iraq and parts of present-day Iran, Kuwait, Syria, and Turkey.

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ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA FUN FACTS

Let’s explore ten fascinating facts about the Assyrians.

And then build a simple battering ram from popsicle sticks, inspired by their famous siege machines, for a hands-on activity that they will enjoy.

10 FACTS ABOUT ASSYRIANS

1.The Assyrian Empire rose to power around 900 BC and became one of the largest empires the world had seen at that time.

2.The impressive city of Nineveh became the empire’s capital. It was filled with massive walls, palaces, and carved stone reliefs.

3. The Assyrians were feared for their military tactics. They developed advanced siege techniques to conquer fortified cities.

4. One of their most famous weapons was the covered battering ram, a large wooden beam used to break down city gates and walls.

5. Kings like Ashurbanipal built grand palaces decorated with detailed carvings showing battles, lion hunts, and religious ceremonies.

6. Assyrian artists carved detailed stone panels that show us what their army, clothing, and weapons looked like.

7. Ashurbanipal collected thousands of clay tablets in what is known as the Library of Nineveh, preserving stories like the Epic of Gilgamesh.

8.The Assyrians used iron weapons when many other civilizations were still using bronze. Iron was stronger and more durable.

9. To control their vast empire, the Assyrians built road systems so messengers and armies could travel quickly.

10 Facts About Assyrians & How to Make a Battering Ram

10. In 612 BC, a coalition of enemies attacked Nineveh, bringing the Assyrian Empire to an end.

Finally, look at how to make a simple battering ram.

HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE ASSYRIAN BATTERING RAM MODEL

You will need:

  • 30-40 popsicle sticks
  • Hot glue gun
  • 1 wooden dowel or thick skewer
  • String or twine
  • Cardboard (for base support)
  • 4 bottle caps, wood disks, cardboard circles
  • Aluminum foil (optional for metal tip)
  • Wood cutter
10 Facts About Assyrians & How to Make a Battering Ram

BASE

Lay 8 Popsicle sticks side by side horizontally.

10 Facts About Assyrians & How to Make a Battering Ram

Glue two sticks vertically across them,  one near the top and one near the bottom, to hold them together.

10 Facts About Assyrians & How to Make a Battering Ram

Flip it over. This is your platform.

For extra strength, you can glue a piece of cardboard underneath. The Assyrians needed a strong base because real battering rams were heavy and had to support soldiers inside.

SIDEWALLS

Glue 4 sticks upright at each corner of the base.

10 Facts About Assyrians & How to Make a Battering Ram

Attach a stick to the front and back base of the pairs, sandwiching them in and holding them securely.

10 Facts About Assyrians & How to Make a Battering Ram

Glue x’s to either side to further support the structure.

10 Facts About Assyrians & How to Make a Battering Ram

Secure another popsicle stick across the top on each side over the x’s.

10 Facts About Assyrians & How to Make a Battering Ram

ROOF

Lay sticks across the top from one side to the other and glue into place.

10 Facts About Assyrians & How to Make a Battering Ram

You can make it flat or slightly angled.

For a more realistic look, overlap sticks slightly like shingles. Historically, Assyrian battering rams were covered with wood and animal hides soaked in water to protect soldiers from fire arrows.

RAM BEAM

Cut the dowel to the same or slightly longer than the platform. If you don’t have one of these cutters, I highly recommend they are very useful for popsicle stick crafts and more.

Put some hot glue on the end of the dowel rod and about ¼” down the sides. Wrap aluminum foil around one end of your dowel to create a metal-looking tip, and tear off excess once the glue cools.

10 Facts About Assyrians & How to Make a Battering Ram

Cut two equal pieces of string.

Tie one piece to each end of the dowel.

10 Facts About Assyrians & How to Make a Battering Ram

Glue or tie the strings to the inside top beam of your structure so the ram hangs and swings freely.

10 Facts About Assyrians & How to Make a Battering Ram

Test it. It should swing back and forth like a pendulum. That swinging motion is what allowed Assyrian soldiers to repeatedly strike a city gate.

WHEELS

Glue bottle caps or cardboard circles under each corner. I happened to have these wooden disks in my craft stash, so I used them.

10 Facts About Assyrians & How to Make a Battering Ram

Let dry completely before moving.

Many Assyrian siege engines were mounted on wheels so they could be pushed toward city walls.

10 Facts About Assyrians & How to Make a Battering Ram

Use watered-down brown paint to “age” your wood by brushing it all over the raw wood.

How to Create An Easy LEGO Mesopotamia Chariot

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Create an easy LEGO Mesopotamia chariot as part of your unit study on these amazing ancient peoples. Also, look at my page Ancient Mesopotamia Fun Facts For Kids Who Love History for more hands-on history ideas. Too, look at my page From Simple to Spectacular: Easy LEGO Ideas for Everyone.

The beauty of homeschooling is that you can use hands-on projects like LEGO builds to feel truly connect with history. When kids build something with their own hands, the past suddenly feels real instead of distant.

Creating a LEGO chariot is a simple but fun way to explore everything from transportation to warfare, and daily life in the ancient world of Mesopotamia. In this region, some of the earliest civilizations began.

How to Create An Easy LEGO Mesopotamia Chariot

Long before cars, trains, or even widespread horseback riding, the people of ancient cultures such as Sumer, Akkad, and Assyria developed wheeled vehicles that transformed travel and battle. Among the most impressive of these inventions was the chariot.

The name Mesopotamia means “land between rivers.” This is the fertile region between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

Because these rivers flooded regularly and left behind rich soil, farming there flourished. Strong agriculture allowed cities to grow, governments to form, and new inventions to appear out of necessity.

BOOKS ABOUT MESOPOTAMIA FOR KIDS

Next, look at these books about Mesopotamia.

7 Books to Read About Ancient Mesopotamia

Mesopotamia is a region situated within the Tigris–Euphrates River system, in the northern part of the Fertile Crescent. Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq.  In the broader sense, the historical region included present-day Iraq and parts of present-day Iran, Kuwait, Syria, and Turkey.

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ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA FUN FACTS

Many important human achievements began here in Mesopotamia, including early writing systems, organized laws, irrigation methods, and the wheel.

The invention of the wheel was especially important because it led directly to carts, wagons, and eventually chariots, vehicles that changed how people moved across land.

5 MESOPOTAMIAN CHARIOT FACTS

  1. Some of the earliest chariots had four wheels, not two.
  2. Archaeologists discovered one of the oldest known images of chariots on the ancient artifact- the Standard of Ur, which shows wheeled war vehicles being used in battle more than 4,000 years ago.
  3. Wild donkeys were used to pull chariots before horses became common in warfare.
  4. Chariots appear in ancient carvings, stories, and royal records, proving their importance.
  5. Later civilizations, including Egypt and the Hittites, created lighter and faster chariot designs that influenced warfare for centuries.
How to Create An Easy LEGO Mesopotamia Chariot

The earliest Mesopotamian chariots were much different from the fast war chariots many people think of today.

THE FIRST CHARIOTS IN HISTORY

Instead of lightweight frames and spoked wheels, the first versions were heavy wooden vehicles with solid wheels.

They were often pulled by onagers, a type of wild donkey, because horses had not yet been trained for this purpose.

Even though these early chariots were slower and heavier, they were still revolutionary. For the first time, people could carry supplies, transport leaders, and move warriors more efficiently than by walking alone.

Over centuries, chariot technology improved. Wheels became lighter, animals were trained more carefully, and chariots became faster and more useful in battle.

Chariots were not just vehicles; they were symbols of power, innovation, and military strength.

The invention of the chariot led to…

  • Faster Communication and Travel- Messengers could deliver news quickly between cities or across battlefields. In a time without roads or engines, speed made a huge difference.
  • Military Advantage– Standing in a moving chariot gave warriors height, mobility, and protection. Archers could shoot arrows while drivers guided the animals, making chariots powerful weapons in ancient warfare.
  • Royal Prestige- Kings and nobles often rode in beautifully decorated chariots during ceremonies and parades. Owning a chariot showed wealth and authority.
  • Skilled Craftsmanship- Building a chariot required knowledge of woodworking, metalworking, leatherworking, and animal training. Mesopotamian technology and teamwork had become truly advanced.
How to Create An Easy LEGO Mesopotamia Chariot

Assyrian artwork carved into stone walls frequently shows dramatic battle scenes with chariots racing forward, depicting how important these vehicles were to ancient life.

HOW TO CREATE AN EASY LEGO MESOPOTAMIA CHARIOT

Below, when I reference 1x? Studs that means you can use whatever length you have that will fit, as long as they are only one stud wide and of course, you can build with whatever colors you have on hand.

You will need:

Baseplate totalling 6×7 studs, use 2 smaller if needed

Red 1x? Studs to fill the front and sides of the chariot

Flat yellow 1x” studs

2 brown 1×8 plates

2 brown 1×1 studs

1 brown 1×4 plate

How to Create An Easy LEGO Mesopotamia Chariot
How to Create An Easy LEGO Mesopotamia Chariot

Begin by attaching your wagon wheels to the axles.

How to Create An Easy LEGO Mesopotamia Chariot

Attach axle/wheels to the 4 outer corners of your baseplate(s).

How to Create An Easy LEGO Mesopotamia Chariot

Create the harness for the horse by attaching the 1×8 plates to the 1×1 studs on one end and top with a 1×4 plate.

How to Create An Easy LEGO Mesopotamia Chariot

Connect to the underside of the chariot base.

How to Create An Easy LEGO Mesopotamia Chariot

Begin building the front and side walls of the chariot with red 1x? Bricks.

How to Create An Easy LEGO Mesopotamia Chariot

Continue going 3 high and stepping down the sides to give it a curved appearance.

How to Create An Easy LEGO Mesopotamia Chariot

Top with yellow flat plates to give a gold look to your chariot.

How to Create An Easy LEGO Mesopotamia Chariot

If you have a LEGO horse to attach to the chariot, you can place the harness over the back.