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What Does the Epic of Gilgamesh Reveal About Mesopotamian Civilization?
The Epic of Gilgamesh is considered the oldest surviving piece of literature in the world. There are so many lessons taught through Gilgamesh’s jou...
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What Happened to the Ottoman Empire After WW1 and How It Collapsed
The Ottoman Empire after WWI experienced a steady decline in power and influence. The once-great empire started breaking up into fragments till its...
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What Is One Way That Darius United the Persian Empire?
Darius united the Persian Empire under his reign in 522 BC. Over the 36 years of his reign, King Darius guided Persia to the peak by his judicious ...
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The Gaza Strip: A Unique Journey Into This Palestinian Stronghold
The Gaza Strip is a Palestinian-held territory situated north of Egypt, on the south-east of Israel. The capital of the Gaza Strip is Gaza City. Ma...
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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...