Mesopotamia
Archaeologists discover rare 2,600-year-old stele of Assyrian king in Iraq's Nineveh
The stele has since been moved to the Inspectorate’s headquarters to undergo initial restoration work so that it can be studied in depth.
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
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.
