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Mesopotamia Daily Life: The Making of a New Civilization
With the advent of large cities, Mesopotamian daily life was influenced by the economic status and political positions of the ancient people. They ...
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Nouakchott, Mauritania: The Hidden Pearl of Western Africa
Nouakchott is the dominating city in Mauritania, acting as both its capital and its main economic hub. The city is most notable for its deep-water ...
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The Tales of Nyala, Sudan
Nyala, Sudan is a famous city known for its processed foods, leather goods, and textiles. With over 565,734 population during the 2007 census, the ...
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Pyramid of Menkaure: Pharaoh’s Tomb Hides Many Mysteries
At the Giza Plateau on the outskirts of Cairo stands the pyramid of Menkaure, the 4th Dynasty Pharaoh Menkaure, son and heir of Khafre, and the gra...
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Sudanese Culture: Understanding the Diversity
Sudanese culture can be better understood by beginning with the knowledge of its people and their history. Originally, the term “ Sudan ” was taken...
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Sumer Social Class: Navigating Ancient Hierarchy
Sumer was the first major civilization to emerge in ancient Mesopotamia, reaching its peak sometime in the late 5th or early 4th millennium B.C, la...
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Sumer The Earliest Known Ancient Civilization – History of The Sumerians
Sumer was the earliest known ancient civilization in the Mesopotamian region between the 6th and 5th millennium B.C. The Sumerians were known for t...
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Sumerian Art: Discovering the Beauty of the Ancient World
Sumerian art is rich in decoration and intricacy. Semiprecious stones, such as lapis lazuli, marble, and diorite, and valuable metals, such as hamm...
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Sumerian Jewelry: The Origin of Mesopotamian’s Most Valued Jewelry
Sumer is also known as the cradle of civilization. It originated in the ancient lands of Mesopotamia, an area well known for its fine workmanship f...
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The Alawites: A Look at the Life of These Mysterious Muslim People
The Alawites are a religious minority that lives mostly on the Mediterranean coast of Syria. Elite Alawites have been the dominating force in the S...
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What Did Egypt and Mesopotamia Have in Common: Striking Similarities
The similarities between Mesopotamia and Egypt are truly remarkable. The Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations emerged roughly in the mid to late...
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What Did Pharaoh Wear: Royal Fashion in Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptian fashion continues to inspire today, and the pharaohs' clothes were some of the most extravagant. So what did the Egyptian leaders ...