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Zagarell's Archaeology Page: Bakhtiari Archaeological Finds

Bakhtiari Mountains of Southwest Iran The Bakhtiari project was begun in 1974 and was interrupted in 1978 by the Iranian Revolution. The project focused upon the long-term history (Epi-paleolithic-Bronze Age-Iron Age) and changing patterns of settlement over time. The research has also focused on the long-term adaptations, in an ecological and his...

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Ancient Art: Mesopotamia

Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, was the fertile river plain where civilization was born and where writing first appeared. Southern Mesopotamia was under the control of a series of kings from 3000 B.C. to the 6th century B.C. In its early history, Mesopotamia was a collection of agricultural city-states. These later ga...

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Carlos Museum - Ancient Near Eastern Art: Introduction

The Near Eastern collections of the Carlos Museum embody the legacy of the ancient Near East from the beginnings of agriculture and writing to the growth of the first cities and empires....

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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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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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MESOPOTAMIA Art Gallery

After an extensive study, it became quite certain to us that Native Iraqis (Chaldean/ Syriac & Jews of Iraq) community, are in an indispensable need of such an innovative art gallery such as Mesopotamia (Learning Studio & Art Gallery)....

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A Great Assemblage

An Exhibit of Judaica in honor of the opening of the Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale. 1 Kings 8:65...

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Semitic Museum - Nuzi Home Page

By about 2400 BCE, Hurrians - people who spoke the Hurrian language - had expanded southward from the highlands of Anatolia. They infiltrated and occupied a broad arc of fertile farmland stretching from the headwaters of the Habur River to the foothills of the Zagros Mountains....

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The Göltepe / Kestel Project

The Göltepe / Kestel Project is a significant archaeological endeavor located in Turkey. It aims to explore the ancient history of the region and shed light on the lives of its past inhabitants. The project focuses on excavating and researching the Göltepe and Kestel sites, which are known for their historical importance. Archaeologists working on...

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The Jazira Project

The Jazira Project aims to revolutionize the way we approach sustainable agriculture. By utilizing cutting-edge technology and innovative farming techniques, the project seeks to enhance food production while minimizing environmental impact. One of the key features of The Jazira Project is its focus on water conservation. Through advanced irrigati...

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