Back in the day, Ancient Mesopotamia was the place to be. Considering the geographical area of some of humanity’s most ...

When rolled on a moist clay tablet, these engravings left low-relief markings, signifying that the object's owner authorized ...

New research shows that the rise of Sumer was deeply tied to the tidal and sedimentary dynamics of ancient Mesopotamia. Early ...

Catalog of an exhibition held at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa, Malibu, from March 18-July 27, 2020. Translated and adapted from L'histoire commence en Mésopotamie, which was published ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Is your knowledge of the ancient Near East as solid as a cuneiform tablet, or will this "cradle ...

The Great Ziggurat of Ur dedicated to the Moon god. Ziggurats were massive structure typical for Mesopotamia. Sumerians believed that the gods lived in the temple at the top of the ziggurats. Woods ...

A study reveals that Sumer, the cradle of civilization, rose because of natural tidal irrigation that shaped the world’s ...

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Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...