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Famous Pharaohs: The Legacy of Ancient Egyptian Rulers
Great nations are made by great rulers, and ancient Egypt was built by the wisdom and courage of famous pharaohs through their distinct approach to...
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Fustat, the Old Muslim Capital of Egypt for 500 Years
Fustat is the “Old City” of Cairo, Egypt’s capital. Fustat was the first Muslim capital of Egypt when a Caliphate’s general conquered it in 640 A.D...
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Gift of the Nile: A Remarkable Story of Egypt’s Rise to Greatness
Gift of the Nile is an expression that you have surely heard if you ever read about ancient Egypt. Ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile was a g...
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Why Are the Golan Heights so Important to so Many People?
The Golan Heights refers to a fertile mesa in southwestern Syria with political and strategic importance, belying its size. Israel confiscated the ...
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History of Algeria: The Transit Region of Europe and the Middle East
The history of Algeria can be tracked down to the time of Numidia or the army that rode horses. You may recall that they were called cavalry and th...
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History of Bahrain, the Island Country of Two Seas
In a country officially known as the Kingdom of Bahrain, the history of Bahrain unfolds in this beautiful island nation formed from two seas in the...
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History of Kuwait: The Modern Marseilles of the Persian Gulf
The history of Kuwait tells another invigorating story of humanity. Interestingly, it is one of the smallest countries in the world, with only 10 i...
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History of Lebanon: The Heart of Levant
To have a deeper understanding of the history of Lebanon , you have to know its location. Lebanon is one of the member states of the Levant, which ...
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Horses in Ancient Egypt: How They Became Important
During the Second Intermediate Period 1700-1550 BC, the Hyksos introduced horses to ancient Egypt . Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of horse...
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How Big Was the Persian Army? Was Its Size A Thousand or A Million?
The Persian army numbered over a million, according to ancient sources, and naturally, that worked to their advantage at war. Today, experts believ...
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How Did Being Surrounded by Deserts Benefit Egypt?: The Egypt Sahara
The desert impacted ancient Egyptian civilization by protecting its people from invasion. So, the people and civilization of ancient Egypt were gen...
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How Did Egypt Fall: The Death of a Civilization
When we think about ancient Egypt, we often reflect on how old it is; from the beginning of its Dynastic Period to the Fall of Egypt, a harmonious ...