The late political scientist enjoined readers to look for opposition to authoritarian states not in revolutionary vanguards ...

Researchers have discovered an extensive and remarkably well-preserved system of ancient irrigation canals in the Eridu ...

Open the Youtube video These revelations highlight the complexity of Mesopotamian agriculture, which was not solely dependent on the natural fertility of the land but required impeccable ...

The oldest reference in the first known writing — cuneiform — was not about gods or kings, but about beer. Lots of it. It was ...

A critical analysis of Jean-Pierre Filiu’s in-depth history of Gaza, exploring its role as a geopolitical flashpoint, the roots of its ongoing humanitarian catastrophe, and the triple impasse shaping ...

The rotation of the moon and other planets provides a natural rhythm and framework for understanding time, nature and human ...

Agricultural surplus? Dense populations ... Tomb after tomb of lavishly appointed burials containing prestige objects were uncovered in the ancient Mesopotamian city of Ur. It was an extraordinary dig ...

The study of astrology and astronomy dates back to Mesopotamian civilisation ... closely monitored the moon's cycles to coordinate agricultural tasks, festivals and large-scale architectural ...

In this captivating new book, Assyriologist Selena Wisnom takes us on an immersive tour of this extraordinary library, bringing ancient Mesopotamia and its people to life. Through it, we encounter ...

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani’s public acknowledgment of Akitu reflects the KRG’s commitment to fostering an inclusive ...

The visual transformation of the river is already apparent. Once known for its shimmering blue waters, the Tigris has taken ...