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State Archives of Assyria

The State Archives of Assyria is a collection of clay tablets and fragments dating back to the Assyrian Empire. These archives provide valuable insights into the administrative, economic, and social aspects of one of the most powerful empires in ancient Mesopotamia. Discovered in modern-day Iraq, these clay tablets are written in cuneiform script,...

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Storytelling, the Meaning of Life, and the Epic of Gilgamesh

Storytelling has always been a fundamental part of human culture and society. It serves as a means to pass down traditions, share knowledge, and connect with others on a deeper level. One of the most enduring themes in storytelling is the exploration of the meaning of life. Throughout history, various myths, legends, and epics have grappled with t...

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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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Tell Ahmar Excavations

Til Barsib (also spelled Til Barsip; also called Tell Ahmar) is located along the eastern bank of the Euphrates River, c.100km northeast of Aleppo, Syria. The site (enclosed by a D-shaped fortification wall) is situated on the edge of a terrace, on elevated ground, overlooking the alluvial plain of the Euphrates....

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A history of ancient Babylon

Babylonia, A history of ancient Babylon (Babylonia) including its cities, laws, kings and legacy to civilization. Babylonia (Babylonian BÃ-bili,"gate of God"; Old Persian Babirush),Was the ancient country of Mesopotamia, known originally as Sumer and later as Sumer and Akkad, lying between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, south of modern BaghdÃ-d...

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The Nation of Iraq

History, Geography, Business, Culture, Transportation and more. ArabNet...

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Sumerian Beer:

Did beer come before bread? To answer the question scholars helped concoct a Mesopotamian brew from a 3,800-year-old recipe etched in clay. By Solomon H. Katz and Fritz Maytag....

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Ishtar Gate Inscription

Dedicatory Inscription on the Ishtar Gate, Babylon; TRANSLATION (Adapted from Marzahn 1995:29-30)Language: Akkadian Medium: glazed brick Size: c. 15 meters high c. 10 meters wide Length: 60 lines of writing Genre: Dedication Inscription Dedicator: Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylonia (reigned 605""562 BCE) Approximate Date: 600 BCE Place of Discovery: ...

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Lost City of Arabia

The Lost City of Arabia has long been a subject of fascination and mystery for historians, archaeologists, and adventurers alike. Tucked away in the vast deserts of the Arabian Peninsula, this ancient city is said to have been a thriving metropolis with advanced architecture, innovative water management systems, and a rich cultural heritage. Legen...

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Sumerian Mythology

Sumerian mythology is one of the oldest recorded belief systems in history, originating in ancient Mesopotamia. The Sumerians worshipped a pantheon of gods and goddesses that represented various aspects of life and the natural world. Among the most prominent deities in Sumerian mythology were Anu, the god of the heavens; Enlil, the god of wind and...

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