Lagash, the Lost City of Mesopotamia
6,000 years ago, civilization emerged in Mesopotamia. One of its most prominent city states was centered on the town of Lagash.
Source: ancient-origins.net
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The Magnificent Citadel of Erbil - A True Archaeological Sandwich
The densely packed streets of Erbil citadel lie on top of an egg-shaped hill, which experts claim is the oldest continually inhabited city in the world.
Liwa Irbil Al Muthannáz King Shulgi High Commission For Erbil Citadel Revitalization Iraqi Kurdistan Ottoman Turks
Source: ancient-origins.net
Michaelis, Margaret born Margaret Gross, 1902-1985
A short biography of modernist photographer and anarchist Margaret Michaelis 1902-1985.
United States United Kingdom Al Muthannáz Comunidad Autonoma De Cataluna Australian Capital Territory Noord Holland
Source: libcom.org
New documentary explores history of Turkey's 7,000-year-old Arslantepe Mound
Documentary of UNESCO-honored ancient structure explores historical context in which aristocracy arose, 1st state structure formed
Turkey General Fahrettin Altun Turkey Communications Directorate Arslantepe Mound Cultural Heritage Permanent Communications Directorate
Source: timeturk.com
An Ancient Greek Astronomical Calculation Machine Reveals New Secrets
Scientists have a new understanding of the mysterious Antikythera mechanism that challenges assumptions about ancient technology
Perifereia Attikis United States United Kingdom Al Iskandariyah Al Muthannáz Perifereia Notiou Aigaiou
Source: scientificamerican.com
UNESCO World Heritage sites in Turkey - part one
Did you know that there are 19 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Turkey? There are 17 cultural heritage sites and 2 mixed heritage
Source: fethiyetimes.com
Iraq's 3,500-year-old stolen Epic of Gilgamesh returns home
Baghdad, Dec 7 (EFE).- The Gilgamesh Tablet, a 3,500-year-old clay tablet considered to be one of the earliest epics in history, was unveiled in Baghdad on Tuesday after being recovered and returned by the United States. During a ceremony organized by Iraq’s foreign ministry, the piece, stolen in 1991, was unveiled alongside another two archeological …
Source: laprensalatina.com
Gilgamesh Dream Tablet: Iraq puts looted artefact on display
The 3,500-year-old clay tablet was stolen three decades ago and ended up at a museum in the US.
Source: bbc.co.uk
Gilgamesh Dream Tablet: Iraq puts looted artefact on display
The 3,500-year-old clay tablet was stolen three decades ago and ended up at a museum in the US.
Source: bbc.com
Archaeologists make new discoveries in ancient Iraqi cities
Foreign missions continue their survey and excavation operations in the central and southern regions of Iraq, while also training native Iraqis in the latest standards of professional archaeology.
Source: al-monitor.com