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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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Senusret I: The King Who Ruled with Diplomacy and Candor
Senusret I portrayed a colorful reign during one of the most important times in the history of Egypt. He was celebrated as the second pharaoh of th...
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Babylonian Women: Whores and the Surrogate Goddess
Babylonian women and Sumerian women had vital and specific roles in ancient Mesopotamia. From sex workers to homemakers to being divine fill-ins po...
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Ancient Egyptian Wars: How a New Weapon Changed the World Forever
Ancient Egyptian wars had played a decisive role in the destiny of this great civilization and helped the pharaohs defeat Egypt’s many enemies. Dur...
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Mesopotamian Military: A Combination of Art and Skill
The Mesopotamian military is famous for its inventions and warfare tactics. The ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia were at constant war with each...
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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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Sumerian Inventions That You Are Still Probably Using Today
Sumerian inventions changed the course of history and enabled humankind to build the first true civilization. The Sumerian civilization flourished ...
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Why Did the Mesopotamians Create Irrigation Systems: Here’s the Truth
We understand the importance of irrigation systems in Mesopotamia due to the continued existence of the ancient accounts for why the Mesopotamians ...
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Battle of Kadesh: The World’s First Recorded Peace Treaty
The Battle of Kadesh , also known as the Battle of Qadesh, took place near the present Lebanon-Syria border and was a battle between the armies of ...
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Horemheb: The Military King Who Reigned Ancient Egypt
Horemheb or Haremhab ruled Egypt as the last king of the 18th dynasty with a clear vision to restore the nation. He reigned from 1319 BC to 1292 BC...
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Ramses I: The Rise of a Pharaoh from the Working Class
Ramses I came from a nonroyal lineage, but he became the first pharaoh of the 19th dynasty. Historians commented that his regime served as a bridge...
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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...