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The region of the Middle East, often dubbed the "Cradle of Civilisation," brought many breakthroughs in fields such as astronomy, mathematics and philosophy. Some of the most prominent ancient civilisations that emerged in this region include Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia and the Levant.  In the 13th century, a Turkish tribe initiated a series of conquests that ultimately

Cutting-edge technology has begun to reveal the secrets of Mesopotamian clay balls unearthed in Iran. Were they the first "data storage system" ever?

Sumerians used straws to sip beer from shared vessels, highlighting an ancient communal drinking practice.

Though there is some debate about the meaning of prehistoric grave goods, Mesopotamian ghost expert Irving Finkel persuasively argues they reflect a belief that something of the dead person would persevere into an afterlife. There, the grave goods could be put to use.

Some of popular culture’s most famous ghosts and demons have roots in ancient Mesopotamia. What did ancient humans believe about the supernatural? And what stories did they tell?