# Ten Great Ancient Mesopotamian Women: Monarchs, Generals, and Scribes — WHE Article Discussion

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**Created:** [March 25, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/ten-great-ancient-mesopotamian-women-monarchs-generals-and-scribes-whe-article-discussion/16362 "2026-03-25T17:01:07Z")\
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The lives of women in ancient Mesopotamia were regulated by a patriarchal hierarchy, but within this social structure, there were many who distinguished themselves and some who were able to assume positions traditionally held by men. Women served as generals, scribes, and even ruled in their own right.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original content at [https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2084/ten-great-ancient-mesopotamian-women/](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2084/ten-great-ancient-mesopotamian-women/)._

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**Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/ten-great-ancient-mesopotamian-women-monarchs-generals-and-scribes-whe-article-discussion/16362/2 "2026-07-30T18:53:54Z")

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