Signatures meant more in Mesopotamia than they do now − what cylinder seals say about ancient and modern life

Mesopotamians, the ancient inhabitants of the land between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, are credited for many firsts in ...

Soil salinity and erosion endanger ancient Mesopotamian sites in Iraq

Climate change and rising salinity threaten Iraq's ancient cities like Ur and Babylon, imperiling thousands of years of ...
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5,000-Year-Old Monumental Building in Iraq Sheds Light on Ancient Mesopotamia

Archaeologists uncover a monumental 5,000-year-old building in Mesopotamia’s Kani Shaie, revealing Uruk’s cultural reach.
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5 of the Oldest Religious Texts in History

The oldest religious text in the world date back thousands of years, though many religions were initially passed on through spoken word. These religious texts are some of the oldest in human history.
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This 12,500-Year-Old Mine Proves Civilization Didn’t Start in Mesopotamia

Buried beneath the waters of Quintana Roo, Mexico lies a discovery that breaks the historical timeline wide open — a 12,500-year-old ochre mine carved into limestone by organized hands. These weren’t ...
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11 Priceless Treasures Found in the Craziest Places You Won't Believe

Imagine stumbling upon a piece of genuine history while doing something totally mundane, like cleaning out your garage or ...
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Iraq struggles to save ancient monuments from climate change

Iraqi officials are sounding the alarm to save monuments of the cradle of civilization, with thousands of years of history at ...
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Cradle of Civilization at Risk of Erosion in Iraq Due to Climate Change

Iraqi officials are sounding the alarm to save monuments of the cradle of civilization, with thousands of years of history at ...