History
Unveiling the Cradle of Civilization: A Journey to the Ancient Near East
Travel back in time to a vibrant and dynamic era with this exploration of the ancient Near East. Often referred to as the "cradle of civilization," this region birthed some of humanity's earliest and most influential cultures.
Our adventure begins by peering into the map, enco...
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Collection of the laws and edicts of the Babylonian king Hammurabi, and the earliest legal code known in its entirety. A copy of the code was unearthed by a team of French archaeologists during the winter of 1901 to 1902 at Susa, in a part of Iran that was once ancient Elam.
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information on Mesopotamia, Sumer, and Hammurabi [Oriental Institute]
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Info on Mesopotamia, Sumer, and Hammurabi
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information on Mesopotamia, Sumer, and Hammurabi
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Deals with the Persian Empire
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Deals with the Persian War
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Deals with the Persian War. Ancient Athens
Athenian Rule
Important Army
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Interactive game. Xerxes was born about 465 BC, to Darius Hystaspis and Atossa, daughter of Cyrus the Great. He was king of Persia from 486-465 BC. He tried to continue his father`s plans to conquer Greece from 483-480 BC, after which he returned to Persia. [Maps] [Ancient Near East]...
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"From the start of recorded history, the Near East has played an integral part in shaping the world we know. From the first real civilisation, the Sumerians, through the struggle for power between the Egyptian and Hittite empires and the rise and fall of the Assyrian, Babylonian and Persian empires, this region provides a wealth of fascinating fact...
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