Mesopotamia
Florida man forfeits ancient Torah scrolls, cuneiform tablets in US antiquities smuggling probe
Weinberg forfeited $75,000 in US currency as proceeds of violations of federal anti-smuggling statutes, and was barred for two years from selling or purchasing any foreign antiquities.
Archaeologists discover rare 2,600-year-old stele of Assyrian king in Iraq's Nineveh
Iraq races to restore ancient Ziggurat of Ur amid threat of climate erosion - report
Gold, Lapis & a Hand-Shaped Pin: Bronze Age ‘Princess’ Tomb Packed with Treasures
How the Euphrates shaped Eridu, the oldest city in history
The irrigation network consists of over 200 primary canals, some of which stretch up to nine kilometers in length and are between two and five meters wide.
Excavations at Kurd Qaburstan uncover clues to ancient Mesopotamian city of Qabra
Recent discoveries challenge ideas of a sharp divide between the haves and have-nots in ancient Mesopotamia, suggesting a larger middle class than previously thought.
Ancient Mesopotamians felt happiness in liver, anger in feet
According to a recent study, ancient Mesopotamians experienced emotions differently from modern humans.
Anarchy in Mesopotamia: New study reveals early society decided to reject centralized governance
The findings indicate that the origins of the state and its institutions in Mesopotamia are, at least in part, in their capacity to provide food to members.
Ancient Mesoamerican sports equipment recovered by Mexican authorities
The Yoke, made of sedimentary stone, was carved during the Mesoamerican Classic period somewhere between 400-900 CE.
Humanity’s earliest recorded kiss occurred in Mesopotamia 4,500 years ago - study
Two types of kissing are generally differentiated, namely the friendly-parental kiss and the romantic-sexual kiss.
Archaeologists excavate ancient Mesopotamian palace, temple
Archaeologists discovered sites that held tremendous political and religious power in the ancient Sumerian city of Girsu.
