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  1. Mesopotamian Superpowers Laying Waste To The Ancient Near East

    Call it Canaan, the Levant or the Ancient Near East; the region has always had a troubled history of warfare and invasions. For 400 years from 732 to 332 BC, this region incorporating Philistia, Judea and Israel has been the epicenter of the battlefields between the superpowers of Mesopotamia; the Assyrians (732 to 604 BC); the Babylonians (604 to 539 BC) and finally the Persians (539 to 332 BC).

    micki pistorius - 29/09/2021 - 17:18

  2. Ancient Engineering Saves Sites From Earthquake’s Wrath

    ... for ancient sites after two earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria on Monday. Concerns have arisen for ancient sites after two earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria on Monday. Thousands of fatalities have now been reported in Turkey and Syria due to the powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8, ...

    ashley cowie - 08/02/2023 - 00:07

  3. The Anatolian Histories Part 1: Emerging Empires and Lands Changing Hands

    What comes to the mind when one says Anatolia? Does the phrase “land of the rising sun” (as the ancient Greeks called it) appear? Or, because it technically belongs to the Middle East, do you think of an arid desert? Anatolia was arguably the most desired land of the ancient and medieval world. It saw the rise of the Assyrians, Hittites, Greeks, Persians, Romans, Byzantines, and the Turks. Especially in ancient times, it seemed anyone who had some power in their hands desired to control Anatolian lands.

    Kartal Kaya - 20/12/2017 - 18:50

  4. All is not lost in ISIS’s attempt to smash the past

    ... the historical heritage of all of us, and of people in Syria and Iraq in particular. That is no small thing. But ... research has been conducted at sites in Iraq and Syria, and at Assyrian sites in particular, for nearly 200 ...

    ancient-origins - 19/03/2015 - 23:51

  5. The Rediscovery of Urkesh: Forgotten City of the Hurrians

    ... the lost city of Urkesh. Located in what is now northern Syria, near its current borders with Turkey and Iraq, ancient ... north-south trade route between Anatolia and the cities of Syria and Mesopotamia, and the east-west route that linked ... the city wealthy and rich. View of Tell Mozan (northeast Syria), ancient Urkesh, from the north. The dighouse can be ...

    Bryan Hill - 24/06/2015 - 03:31

  6. A Forgotten Empire: The Ancient Kingdom of Mitanni

    ... basin, and corresponds today with northern Iraq, Syria, and southeastern Turkey. At its greatest extent, the ... Sea and the Euphrates River. The presence of Mitanni in Syria would bring it into conflict with another ancient ... to Emar. Whilst the further expansion of Mitanni into Syria was checked for the time being, the Egyptians were not ...

    dhwty - 05/01/2016 - 03:45

  7. Nabu: Ancient Mesopotamian God of Scribes and Wisdom

    Nestled in the fertile region around the River Tigris and Euphrates, the historical region of ancient Mesopotamia has long been regarded as one of the earliest cradles of civilization. Home to ancient cultures of Assyria, Babylon, and Sumer, it was also the home of diverse gods and goddesses. Sumer, one of the oldest civilizations in this region, influenced the developing pantheons of both Assyrians and Babylonians.

    Aleksa Vučković - 15/02/2021 - 22:10

  8. The Battle of Pelusium: Psychological warfare leads Persians to victory

    The Battle of Pelusium is an historically important battle that took place in the 6th century BC, in which the Egyptians were decisively defeated by the Persians, and the Persians became the new rulers of the land. The battle is one of the earliest known examples of the use of psychological warfare.

    dhwty - 06/07/2015 - 03:37

  9. Valuable 3,500-Year-Old Statue of a Syrian Refugee Turned King from Aleppo Goes Online

    A 3,500-year-old statue of a refugee from Aleppo, Syria, that has been in the British Museum for about eight ... online. A 3,500-year-old statue of a refugee from Aleppo, Syria, that has been in the British Museum for about eight ... the British Museum’s walls and help to tell the story of Syria and its heritage and what it was like to be a refugee, ...

    Theodoros Karasavvas - 12/04/2017 - 23:02

  10. With Iberian, Hittite, and Syrian Elements, Who Built the Magnificent Mausoleum of Pozo Moro?

    Spain is a country with a multicultural history, where even the best-qualified archaeologists may discover sites, artifacts, and stories that change all previous knowledge about a given topic. When researchers unearthed the mausoleum of Pozo Moro, they couldn't believe the incredible connection of styles characteristic of Iberian, Hittite, and Syrian art.

    Natalia Klimczak - 15/02/2017 - 23:02

  11. Ashurbanipal: The Oldest Surviving Royal Library in the World with Over 30,000 Clay Tablets

    ... under Ashurbanipal’s rule included Babylon , Persia , Syria and Egypt . As Ashurbanipal ruled over his subjects ...

    dhwty - 09/04/2019 - 01:29

  12. K-9 Artifact Finders Plan to Sniff Out Smuggled Antiquities

    ... dogs can detect artifacts from conflict zones in Iraq and Syria. An innovative US research program is underway to sniff ... dogs can detect artifacts from conflict zones in Iraq and Syria. According to The Guardian , the working dog program is ... from the Fertile Crescent region of modern-day Iraq and Syria – two key locations these days for cultural heritage ...

    Alicia McDermott - 21/03/2018 - 21:53

  13. Who Were The Enigmatic Urartian Gods?

    One of the more enigmatic entities of ancient history, Urartu rose to power in the 9th century BC, spreading its influence around illustrious Van Lake in present-day Turkey. From the start, Urartu was a powerful rival of its neighbor, the Assyrian Empire. Assyrian inscriptions tell us a lot about the ancient Urartu people and culture. The kingdom waned in power during the 6th century BC, before being overcome by the expanding Iranian tribe of Medes.

    Aleksa Vučković - 11/10/2021 - 14:56

  14. From Slave to Sultan: Baibars I - The Slave Warrior Who Fought His Way to the Top

    ... the most famous of the Mamluk Sultans who ruled Egypt and Syria during the Medieval period. Baibars I was a powerful ... the most famous of the Mamluk Sultans who ruled Egypt and Syria during the Medieval period. Baibars I (also spelled Baybars) was the fourth Mamluk Sultan of Egypt and Syria, and is generally considered by historians to be the ...

    dhwty - 15/06/2017 - 02:01

  15. The Enigmatic Ain Dara Temple and the Giant Footsteps of the Gods

    Ain Dara is a small village in the northwest of Aleppo, Syria, which, until 2018, boasted a remarkable structure – ... Ain Dara is a small village in the northwest of Aleppo, Syria, which, until 2018, boasted a remarkable structure – ... Eastern civilizations. 3,000-Year-Old Ain Dara Temple in Syria Reduced to Rubble by Turkish Airstrikes Aleppo: Before ...

    dhwty - 05/04/2024 - 15:01

  16. The Ancient City of Palmyra: The Pearl of the Desert

    Palmyra is an ancient city located in modern Syria which served as the capital of the Palmyrene Kingdom ... Following the fall of the Seleucid Empire, the province of Syria was established by Pompey in 64 BC. Still Palmyra ... Empire as well. Zenobia, the Warrior Queen of Palmyra, Syria Ten Powerful and Fearsome Women of the Ancient World ...

    dhwty - 31/03/2016 - 14:51

  17. Ancient Mesopotamia and the Rise of Civilization

    ... corresponds to what is now Iraq, Kuwait, Eastern Syria, Southeast Turkey, and parts of the Turkish-Syrian and ... conquering Mesopotamia, he was able to take over parts of Syria, Iran, Kuwait, Jordan, Turkey, and some people believe ...

    Sarah P Young - 14/01/2021 - 23:08

  18. Rome’s Forgotten General: Ventidius Takes Enemy Heads and Enemy Gold – Part II

    ... given by Antony to retake Asia-Minor, pushed south into Syria. Prince Pacorus of Parthia of was done fighting, at ... given by Antony to retake Asia-Minor, pushed south into Syria. Prince Pacorus of Parthia of was done fighting, at ... filled, he took the bulk of his forces and headed back for Syria, leaving Silo in charge to deal with the Jewish ...

    Cam Rea - 17/11/2017 - 15:30

  19. The Monumental Fall of Babylon: What Really Shattered the Empire?

    The fall of Babylon is a historical event that occurred in 539 BC. This event saw the conquest of Babylon by the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great and marked the end of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. The fall of Babylon is reported by a number of ancient sources, including the Cyrus Cylinder, the Greek historian Herodotus, as well as a number of books in the Old Testament.

    dhwty - 12/06/2020 - 22:15

  20. Archaeologists Salvage Inscribed Palace Door Threshold at City of Nimrud

    A 6.5-foot (2 meters)-high threshold stone from the 9th and 8th century BC has been unearthed by archaeologists at the ancient Iraqi city of Nimrud. This is the first major excavation at the site after it was destroyed by the Islamic State (ISIS) in 2016.

    Sahir - 10/12/2022 - 13:55

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