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The Beys: Original Rulers of the Ottoman Empire
The Beys were the first rulers of the Ottoman Empire . The provinces or regions which they controlled had the name beylik or governorate. They equa...
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Chaldean Christians vs the Ancient Chaldeans of Mesopotamia
Babylonia assimilated the Chaldean people and absorbed their country in the sixth century BC. Chaldea had come into being between the late 10th and...
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Characteristics of Egyptian Art and the Purposes They Served
The characteristics of Egyptian art followed certain specific rules which gave little or no room for creativity. For instance, painters were to use...
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The Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (Ashab or Sahaba)
In Islam, the Companions of the Prophet (Ashab or Sahaba in Arabic) were disciples of Muhammad. They were the people who had physical contact with ...
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Cuneiform and Hieroglyphics: The Similarities and Differences
Cuneiform and Hieroglyphics were two writing methods invented in Mesopotamia and Egypt, respectively. These two writing systems helped record the a...
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The Druze: The Secretive Arabs of Lebanon, Syria, and Israel
The Druze , a secretive religious sect that is spread throughout Syria, Israel, and Lebanon, is a prominent religious minority in the Levant. Despi...
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Egyptian Culture: A Glimpse at the Heart of Nile
Egyptian culture has thrived since ancient times. Considered the cradle of civilization, Egypt has proven its resilience with its rich history and ...
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Egyptian Burial Practice: The Life After Death
While life was precious for the ancient Egyptians, death required elaborate rituals to complete a ceremonial Egyptian burial practice. Death for th...
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Egyptian Queens: Discover Women’s Power Behind Egypt’s Throne
Since the dawn of time, marvelous women like Egyptian queens have shown their influence in the birth and development of our civilization in the mid...
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The Fatimids: Surviving the Challenging Timeline of Muslim Faith
With political and religious power, the Fatimids ruled an empire in North Africa that later expanded toward the Middle East from 909 until 1171. Th...
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The Great Mosque of Cordoba – Mezquita
Located in Cordoba’s beautiful mid-sized hill-covered city, the Great Mosque of Cordoba , locally known as Mezquita, is an impressive historical st...
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How Did Mummification Reflect Egyptian Beliefs About the Afterlife?
How did mummification reflect Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife, which encompassed belief in the resurrection of the body and everlasting life? ...