Mesopotamian warfare was waged between rival city-states such as Ur, Lagash and Umma during earlier periods, and later ...

Assyrian people are among the oldest indigenous communities of Syria and Beth Nahrin (Mesopotamia). Descendants of a rich and ...

A carved panel found at Nimrud depicts Assyrian soldiers swimming across a river and using inflatable goat skins as floaties.

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From tail-wagging agents of battle to divine deities, ancient Mesopotamia’s civilisations saw dogs as more than just pets.

In Syria’s vast northeastern areas, a brittle arrangement has for years held together an uneasy coexistence between the Arab ...

Alexander’s Journey blends history, music, and multicultural dance in a sold-out performance exploring the legacy of ...

At the Iraqi Site of Assur, Ancient History Stands at Risk of Destruction In its time, the Assyrian capital faced waves of invasions and abandonment. Now a small team of archaeologists are ...

In an article I wrote for Asbarez in October 2024, titled "Preventing a Modern Day Alexandropol: Armenia's Quest for Common ...

The Alwaites, who primarily live in Syria's coastal regions, particularly in the provinces of Latakia and Tartus, are ...