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Ancient Economies II

Ancient economies played a significant role in shaping the societies of the past. These economies were vastly different from the complex systems we have today but were foundational in establishing trade, commerce, and wealth accumulation in ancient civilizations. In ancient Mesopotamia, for example, the economy was largely based on agriculture. Th...

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The History of Opium

Opium has a long and complex history that dates back thousands of years. It is derived from the opium poppy plant, Papaver somniferum, and has been used for a variety of purposes throughout history. The earliest recorded use of opium dates back to ancient Mesopotamia around 3400 BC. It was used for its medicinal properties, particularly as a pain ...

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Mesopotamian Year Names

Neo-Sumerian and Old Babylonian Date Formulae. The list of more than 2,000 year names which is made accessible here has been compiled as a tool for the dating of cuneiform tablets as well as for supporting historical studies on early bookkeeping techniques. This tool essentially consists of a collection of date formulae in administrative documents ...

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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Some stories indicate the Hanging Gardens towered hundreds of feet into the air, but archaeological explorations indicate a more modest, but still impressive, height....

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Canaan/Ugaritic Mythology

Canaanite mythology, also known as Ugaritic mythology, encompasses the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Canaanite people. This rich and diverse mythological tradition provides insight into the ancient Canaanite worldview, deities, and cosmology. At the heart of Canaanite mythology is the city of Ugarit, located in modern-day Ras Sham...

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Manumission and Bridewealth Document

Manumission and Bridewealth Document (14th cent. BC?)TRANSLATION by K. C. Hanson (Adapted from Finkelstein 1969:546). Language: Akkadian; Medium: Clay tablet; Size: 43 centimeters long 5 centimeters wide; Length: 25 lines of writing Genre: Manumission & Marriage Contract Approximate Date: 14th cent. BC? Place of Discovery: Ugarit acropolis, Ras...

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The Tall-E Bakun Project

The Tall-E Bakun Project is an ambitious undertaking that aims to revolutionize sustainable energy production in the region. Situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by towering mountains, the project's design seamlessly integrates with the natural landscape while harnessing the power of the elements. One of the key features of the Tall-E Bakun...

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Babylon Lingua

Language: Akkadian. Links and fonts....

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The History of Plumbing - Babylon

Plumbing has a long and fascinating history dating back to ancient civilizations. One of the earliest known examples of plumbing systems was found in ancient Babylon. The Babylonians, around 4000-3000 BC, were among the first to develop elaborate plumbing systems. They constructed canals, aqueducts, and water pipes made of clay and lead to transpo...

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NASA Observatorium Education- Ubar: The Lost City

The legend goes like this: Ubar, a rich and fabulous trading center of ancient Arabia rose out of the desert and then mysteriously vanished back into the sands. References to Ubar in the Koran, the Arabian Nights, and countless Bedouin tales told around desert campfires have captivated the imaginations of explorers and archaeologists. But all searc...

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