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Category Archives: Ancient Near East
Ancient Fortress Floods Forever
According The ancient Byzantine fortress of Zalabiyeh was mysteriously abandoned in the 8th Century. According to a new article by Charlotte McDonald-Gibson in The Independent, a new Syrian dam will make solving that mystery impossible. The site of the fortress … Continue reading
Saving the Ancient Assyrian Capital, Nineveh
In modern day Mosul, Iraq, Nineveh, the ancient capital of the Assyrian Empire, is slowly falling to ruins amid years of looting, vandalism, natural forces and, most recently, suburban encroachment and war. According to The Global Heritage Fund, it is … Continue reading
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“A Desecration of Civilization”-Looting at the Iraq National Museum
We all remember watching the iconic video of the statue of Saddam Hussein crash down in Firdos Square in Baghdad. However, many are less aware of a monumental event that occurred right around the same time that many historians consider … Continue reading
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