Early Dynastic Period (Mesopotamia) Early Dynastic Period (Mesopotamia) The Early Dynastic period (abbreviated ED period or ED) is an archaeological culture in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) that is generally dated to c. 2900–2350 BC and was preceded by the Uruk and Jemdet Nasr periods. It saw the invention of writing and the formation of the first cities and states. The ED itself was characterized by the existence of multiple city-states: small states with a relatively simple structure that developed and solidified over time. This development ultimately led to the unification of much of Mesopotamia under the rule of Sargon, the first monarch of the Akkadian
Shore Country Day School these into a large mural which features 12 prominent individuals. The school was featured in "North Shore" magazine's list of the "Leading Private Schools" in the area in 2011/2012. The school features an "Inspiration Garden" which was dedicated in 2010 and designed by Julie Moir Messervey. Shore Country Day School has a beaver mascot, and the logo features the beaver under a tree. "Suum Quisque Optimum" From Each His/Her Best Shore Country Day School Shore Country Day School is an independent elementary and middle school, founded in 1936 following the tenets of the Country Day School movement. The private school