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What Is the Middle East? The Cradle of Civilization
The Middle East refers to the nations around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea extending over the Arabian Peninsula. It is a ...
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What Purpose Do the Obelisk of Senusret and Other Obelisks Serve Now?
The obelisk of Senusret was an edifice to celebrate Senusret, a king of the Twelfth Dynasty. What was the original purpose of obelisks? Why do peop...
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What Type of Government Did Mesopotamia Have? An In-depth Look
Technically, the gods were the principal rulers in the ancient Mesopotamian government system, but what about who ruled on earth ? Kings ruled the ...
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What Was Israel Before 1948? What Led to the Creation of Israel?
Israel before 1948 was a scattered people or nation throughout Europe. After the Second World War, several events led to the formation of Israel. T...
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What Was the Climate Like in Ancient Egypt? Was It Rainy or Dry?
The climate in ancient Egypt was harsh and dry throughout the year. The rainfall pattern was very scarce, contributing to the extreme heat. Ancient...
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What Was the Persian Empire Known For: A Beacon of Prosperity
The ancient Persian Empire contributed immensely to the growth and development of the world around us, up to the point we are now. The Persian Empi...
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What Were the Effects of the Persian War: Conflicts With Greece
The effects of the Persian war were different for Greeks and Persians and they shaped the fate of both nations for years to come. This series of co...
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What Were the Phoenicians Known For? The Near Eastern Purple People
The Phoenicians’ history is an interesting one as they had a rich culture, heritage and history. On top of all that, the importance of the Phoenici...
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What Were the Results of the Fourth Crusade? Taking Back the East
The intended result of the Fourth Crusade was for the Christians to take back control of Jerusalem, but it didn’t turn out quite as they had hoped....
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Where Did the Egyptians Come From? The Tale of the First Settlers
The Egyptians' origins are one of the most interesting and intriguing origin stories in the world. The tale starts with groups of people from diffe...
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Who Was the Last Pharaoh of Egypt? Ancient Eastern Worlds
The last pharaoh of Egypt, Ptolemy XV Caesar, was there when the powerful empire and civilization fell to the Romans. Also nicknamed Caesarion, he ...
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Why Did Constantinople Fall? The Byzantines Fall to the Ottomans
The Fall of Constantinople is considered the historical event when the Byzantines fell to the Ottomans on May 29, 1453 . Constantinople had fallen ...