Destroyed by Islamic State fighters, Iraq’s ancient Nimrud site is becoming whole again
Archaeologists are painstakingly putting together artefacts at Nimrud shattered by Islamic State jihadists, undaunted by the ...
Historian says ancient Baghdad's circular design was inspired by the mandala
In The Golden Road, William Dalrymple proposes that India had a role in shaping and reshaping the ancient and medieval world.
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Medieval Islamic civilisations
They paid bilingual scholars in Baghdad (many of them Christians) to translate books from ancient Greek. The Arabs developed this knowledge at a time when it had been lost in Europe, due to the ...
The ancient origins of New Year’s resolutions and how the tradition has changed
Explore the fascinating history of New Year’s resolutions, from ancient Babylonian traditions to modern-day practices.
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Iraqi archaeologists piece together ancient treasures ravaged by IS
A decade after jihadists ransacked Iraq's famed Nimrud site, archaeologists have been painstakingly putting together its ...
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The ancient origins of New Year’s resolutions and how the tradition has changed
The ancient city of Babylon was located in what's now Iraq, roughly 55 miles (88.5 kilometers) south of Baghdad."Like many ancient New Year's festivals, (Akitu) lauded creation and fertility on ...