Discover the history of Iraq's name. Learn why the region was called the 'Cradle of Civilization,' and the changes that led ...

The Sumerians are often called the creators of the world’s first civilization. But where did they come from—and why does their origin remain unclear? In this video, we explore ancient texts, ...

The Sumerians are often credited with founding the world’s first civilization—but where did they come from? Their language, culture, and innovations shaped Mesopotamia, yet their origins remain ...

Gender-ambiguous people in ancient Mesopotamia were powerful and important members of society more than four millennia ago.

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Ziggurats were mudbrick temples designed to bridge heaven and earth, anchoring religion, power, and architecture in the ancient Near East for thousands of years.

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The complete genome of an ancient Egyptian has been sequenced, revealing genetic links between the Nile and Mesopotamia 5,000 ...

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