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Mesopotamia 9000 B.C. -500 B.C.

The name Mesopotamia (meaning "the land between the rivers") refers to the geographic region which lies near the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers and not to any particular civilization. In fact, over the course of several millennia, many civilizations developed, collapsed, and were replaced in this fertile region. The land of Mesopotamia is made fertile...

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Photographs of Mesopotamia

Sam Ruff's Photographs of Mesopotamia 1954-1956...

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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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Persians and Aryan Origin

Since ancient times, Persians have used the term Aryan as a racial designation in an ethnic sense to describe their lineage and their language, and this tradition has continued into the present day amongst modern Iranians (Encyclopedia Iranica, p. 681, Arya). In fact, the name Iran is a cognate of Aryan and means "Land of the Aryans." Darius the G...

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Origins of the Armenian People

The Armenians became part of the Achaemid Empire from 560 BC on. [AchÃ"mids - Medes]...

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IRANSAGA Persian History and Culture

From the dawn of history, Persia has been a distinct and important cultural entity. Its position as a vast natural fortress, with mountain ranges, enabled the Persians to preserve their individuality inspite of the conquests by the Arabs (7th century), the Turks (10th century), and the Mongols (13th to 15th centuries). Today, Iran remains a countr...

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Iran - Demography

World Jewish Congress, Jerusalem. The Jewish community of Persia, modern-day Iran, is one of the oldest in the Diaspora, and its historical roots reach back to the 6th century b.c., the time of the First Temple. The Council of the Jewish Community, which was established after World War II, is the representative body of the community, which also has...

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Babylonian and Egyptian Mathematics

"Babylonian and Egyptian Mathematics" illuminates the mathematical genius of two ancient civilizations that left an indelible mark on the world of numbers and calculations. This exploration delves into the mathematical practices and innovations of the Babylonians and Egyptians, showcasing their profound contributions to early mathematics. From cune...

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