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  1. Assyria to Iberia: at the Dawn of the Classical Age (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

    This comprehensive book explores the spectacular art of the first millennium B.C. from the Near East to Western Europe. This was the world of Odysseus, in which trade proliferated with Phoenician merchants; of King Midas, whose tomb was adorned with treasures; and of the Bible, whose stories are illuminated by recent artistic and archeological discoveries. It was also a time of rich cultural exchange across the Mediterranean and Near East as diverse populations interacted through trade, travel, and migration.

    ancient-origins - 24/01/2020 - 23:36

  2. Hoard of Ancient Tablets Found in Iraq Reveal Location of Lost Royal City of Mardama

    In an exciting discovery, archaeologists have found the location of the lost royal city of Mardama.  The ancient Hurrian city had laid buried for millennia until archaeologists unearthed the remains of a city on the arid plain of the eastern Tigris in Iraq. The ruins had remained unidentified for five years, but a recent discovery of a hoard of ancient cuneiform tablets enabled experts to identify the site as the once powerful city.

    Ed Whelan - 12/05/2018 - 18:58

  3. The Rise and Demise of the Seleucid Empire

    ... enemy among themselves and Seleucus gained control of Syria . In the meantime, the Ptolemies, who had not taken part in the battle had occupied Coele Syria, the southern part of Syria. Although Seleucus had not asserted his claim over this ...

    dhwty - 19/09/2019 - 02:01

  4. Mesopotamian ‘Demon of Epilepsy’ Discovered on 2700-Year-Old Tablet

    A researcher studying an ancient Assyrian cuneiform tablet has found an image of a demon. The demon was believed to have been the cause of epilepsy. The tablet was used to treat health conditions, and the discovery of this ‘epilepsy demon’ is allowing us to better understand the era when medicine and magic were one.

    Ed Whelan - 22/12/2019 - 23:00

  5. The Fierce Amorites and the First King of the Babylonian Empire

    ... people who dominated the history of Mesopotamia, Syria, and Palestine from about 2000 to 1600 BC. Tribal ... with the mountainous region of Jebel Bishri in northern Syria, called “the mountain of the Amorites.” They were ... found on tablets at the ancient city of Mari (modern day Syria) dating from 1800 BC. Since their language shows ...

    Bryan Hill - 26/07/2019 - 22:01

  6. Ancient Samaria, a City Destroyed and Ten Tribes Lost Forever

    Once known as the Land of Canaan, the region was home to great cultures and civilizations for thousands of years. As a result, there are many historic ruins and one of the most fascinating is the ruins of Samaria. This ancient city has remains dating from the Israelite period through to the Middle Ages. Today the area is a National Park and it is recognized as being of immense archaeological importance.

    Ed Whelan - 11/09/2020 - 01:50

  7. Superweapon of the Ancient World: A History of Chariots - Part I

    The chariot is often associated with the ancient Egyptian civilization. It became a prominent weapon of war during the New Kingdom. In fact, it is often considered a superweapon of the ancient world.

    dhwty - 18/06/2015 - 21:22

  8. Female Statue in Turkey Challenges Common Perceptions of Women in the Ancient World

    ... Taita is shown on the right relief. Haddad temple, Aleppo, Syria. ( CC BY 3.0 ) Two inscribed monuments carved in ... the ancient language of the Hittites, found near Hama in Syria more than 50 years ago, provide a description of ...

    ancient-origins - 12/08/2017 - 13:50

  9. Gateway to the Heavens: The Assyrian Account of the Tower of Babel

    The story of the fabled Tower of Babel from the Book of Genesis has come to inspire artists throughout history and to symbolize the idea of human ambition. Once a real-life ziggurat at the center of the city of Babylon, this great tower was also mentioned within tablets excavated in modern-day Iraq.

    pkoutoupis - 15/07/2022 - 01:56

  10. Ashurbanipal: The Most Powerful Man on Earth (Video)

    Ashurbanipal, the last formidable king of Assyria, stood as the epitome of power and dominance in the ancient world. With his empire extending from Egypt to Persia, he reigned as the most powerful man on Earth. As a king, Ashurbanipal possessed an insatiable thirst for conquest and an unyielding determination to expand his dominion.

    Robbie Mitchell - 28/06/2023 - 20:53

  11. Palmyra Busts - A Window into the Ancient Palmyra’s Customs

    ... wealthy trade city whose ruins are situated in modern-day Syria, also had their one-of-a-kind burial custom. Their ... cultural and commercial hub located in present-day Syria . It is renowned for its well-preserved ruins, which ... the Palmyrene Empire encompassed parts of modern-day Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt. However, her conflict with the ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 01/10/2023 - 14:57

  12. Mesopotamian Magic: Ancient Tablets Reveal a World of Witches, Sorcerers and Exorcists

    Ancient Mesopotamia was a vast region in Western Asia which has become known as the ‘cradle of civilization’ due to the huge number of feats the culture achieved. Agriculture, animal herding, and domestication had developed there by 8000 years ago. By 3000 BC they had created the world’s oldest known cities and invented the wheel.

    Sarah P Young - 16/02/2019 - 18:52

  13. Wearing of the Veil Traditions Throughout History

    There is perhaps no piece of clothing in history that has caused more controversy than the veil. Currently, protests to raise awareness of the tragic death of Mahsa Amini, a lady who died after being arrested by Iran’s morality police for allegedly breaking hijab laws. Meanwhile, in India, female Muslim students are suing the Indian government in order to secure being able to wear the veil to class. So while in some ways a veil can be seen as a symbol of oppression, others see it as a symbol of freedom of choice.

    Robbie Mitchell - 16/11/2022 - 21:59

  14. The Chaldean Dynasty and the Rise of the Neo-Babylonian Empire

    Empires are formed and fall, dynasties rise to prominence and crumble in poverty and ruin, ethnicities disappear from the fate of the Earth - these are the inevitable aspects of the histories of ancient empires. Mesopotamia, rightfully called the cradle of civilization, was an area of the Middle East where many important kingdoms, empires, and cultures arose over many millennia.

    Aleksa Vučković - 15/09/2023 - 14:55

  15. Complex Astronomical and Astrological Systems Detailed on Ancient Assyrian Tablets

    Archaeologists studying a group of five unique stone tablets dating to the first millennium in Babylonia and Assyria have announced that they reveal a hitherto unknown level of astronomical understanding.

    ashley cowie - 24/02/2019 - 23:15

  16. Making Peace in Ancient Syria: A Long-Awaited Egyptian–Hittite Peace Treaty

    ... ancient armies met near the city of Kadesh in what is now Syria. The number of victims and descriptions of the epic ... Making Peace in Ancient Syria: A Long-Awaited Egyptian–Hittite Peace Treaty ...

    Natalia Klimczak - 30/12/2016 - 14:50

  17. Almost 100 Cuneiform Clay Tablets Unearthed and Archaeologists Cannot Wait to Decipher Them

    ... location for trade routes from Mesopotamia to Anatolia and Syria. Moreover, excavations at Bassetki suggest it was an ...

    Alicia McDermott - 25/10/2017 - 13:58

  18. The Legacy of Armenia: Trade, Metallurgy, and Forging of Precious Metals of the Ancient World

    Since ancient times, demand for metals has been a big part of commercial exchange between countries separated by great distance. The Armenian Highland is situated between the Anatolian and Iranian plateau, and has played a significant role in ancient times in metal casting and processing.

    Lilit Mkhitaryan - 06/03/2016 - 14:21

  19. First Temple Period Ivory Plaques, From Bible, Found in Jerusalem

    During joint excavations in the City of David (ancient Jerusalem), archaeologists from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) unearthed the remains of rare and valuable artifacts from the First Temple period (970 to 586 BC). These were a collection of small pieces of ivory that were once assembled into finely decorated ivory plaques, which the archaeologists believe were made as inlays for wooden furnishings used by government officials or priests.

    Nathan Falde - 06/09/2022 - 14:55

  20. The Quest to Understand Haliphat’s Speaking Handshapes

    ... portrait was originally from Palmyra, in modern-day Syria, where it was positioned at the end of Haliphat’s ... city in a beautiful oasis amidst an unforgivable desert of Syria that was on the Silk Road stretching from China through ... According to Joshua Mark’s 2014 article on Ancient Syria, “the first major center of Christendom rose in ...

    Patricia Raswant - 14/04/2021 - 23:00

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