The Rediscovery of Urkesh: Forgotten City of the Hurrians
Ancient Urkesh was once a major hub of the ancient Near Eastern Hurrian civilization, known in mythology as the home of a primordial god.
Source: ancient-origins.net
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Ancient Urkesh was once a major hub of the ancient Near Eastern Hurrian civilization, known in mythology as the home of a primordial god.
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