The Sumerians are not only among the most fascinating, but also among the most enigmatic peoples that our earth has ever seen. Appearing practically out of nowhere thousands of years ago, the first high culture in history laid the foundations for our modern world even then. It is well known that the Sumerians invented cuneiform writing, bureaucracy and artificial irrigation - but did you know that the inhabitants of southern Mesopotamia also had a weakness for beer and vampires? Do you want to learn more amazing things about the mysterious high culture? No problem: Here are some incredible facts about the Sumerians that you definitely didn't know!