The Bronze Age was a period of intensive contacts in the Levant, Egypt, Mesopotamia and southern Europe. It rapidly developed ...

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In 1248, however, Genghis Khan’s grandson Möngke became great khan of the Mongols and resolved to extend his sway to the Middle East and beyond that, if possible, to Syria and Egypt. Ten years later ...

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Discover how the UAE's support helped revive the ancient city of Mosul, restoring its iconic monuments, churches, and mosques, and bringing life back to its streets. Learn about the 'Reviving the ...