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Who were the Sumerians really?

The Sumerians are often called the creators of the world’s first civilization. But where did they come from—and why does ...
World of Antiquity on MSN

Where did the Sumerians come from?

The Sumerians are often credited with founding the world’s first civilization—but where did they come from? Their language, culture, and innovations shaped Mesopotamia, yet their origins remain ...
Discover the history of Iraq's name. Learn why the region was called the 'Cradle of Civilization,' and the changes that led ...
Ziggurats were mudbrick temples designed to bridge heaven and earth, anchoring religion, power, and architecture in the ancient Near East for thousands of years.
Today, trans people face politicization of their lives and vilification from politicians, media and parts of broader society. But in some of history's earliest civilizations, gender-diverse people ...
Genre-bending duo Sace6 have signed with Sumerian Records and marked the announcement with the release of their new single Ego and official music video.
Do you know which ancient culture is the largest 'lost' civilisation? Let’s explore how this Bronze Age superpower thrived ...
But these tablets weren’t strictly business—they also contained literature that lives on today, including the The Epic of ...
The two basic characteristics of the Nephilim, namely that they were children of the so-called Sons of God and that they were fallen ones, are attested to in other versions of the same anciet ...
In a study published in the journal Iraq, Dr. Troels Arbøll analyzed medical prescriptions from ancient Mesopotamia to ...
SAN FRANCISCO — Suffice to say, these are not the New England Patriots we expected at the beginning of the 2025 season. After ...
Education has traversed an incredible path, from the storytelling of ancient civilizations to the philosophical debates of Greek scholars. The notion of organized schooling, especially universal ...