Ancient Near East

The Old Babylonian Period

The Old Babylonian Period (2000-1595 BC). [Old Babylonian Period] Bible History Online...

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Medical Arts in Ancient Mesopotamia

The ancient Babylonians developed a systematic practice of the Medical Arts. Writings found on cuneiform tablets include specific herbal remedies to treat eye infections, intestinal disorders and other maladies. In 1990, archeologists working in Iraq discovered the remains of an enormous temple (c. 1300 bce), nearly the size of a football field, de...

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The Hebrews

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The Sumerians

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Ancient Near East Links

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Political Change in Ancient Mesopotamia 3000-1000 BCE

Shockwave (University of Oregon) [Mesopotamia] [Places]...

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Mesopotamia 8000-2000 B.C. timeline

timeline [Mesopotamia] [Places]...

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The Amorites

Most scholars date the beginning of Babylonia to the fall of the third dynasty of Ur, around 2000 BC because many Amorites apparently migrated from the desert into Mesopotamia. The Amorites were a group of Semitic speaking nomads, who captured the local city-states where they established new dynasties and adapted to the culture of the surrounding a...

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Chaldeans: Historical Background

Information on history, language, and religion. [Mesopotamia] [People]...

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The Assyrian Army: A Fearsome Force that Conquered the Ancient World

Step back in time to an era of relentless conquest and unparalleled military might as you delve into the fascinating world of the Assyrian Army. In "The Assyrian Army: A Fearsome Force that Conquered the Ancient World," we unlock the secrets of an ancient superpower's military prowess and its unparalleled impact on the annals of history. The Assyri...

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