On the northern tip of the city's outer wall, Nebuchadnezzar ... and Royal Legitimation in Mesopotamia" (Gorgias Press, 2004). Although largely destroyed today, in ancient times the ziggurat ...

The spread of the cult of Marduk across Mesopotamia was proof of Babylon’s prestige. No ancient city was so desired ... and strange writing appears on the wall, forming the mysterious words ...

The abacus is believed to be the first version of a calculator. The abacus, developed by ancient Mesopotamia around 2400 BCE, was the earliest form of calculator we know today. It is considered ...

A new and spellbinding book tells the history of the very ancient past of Mesopotamia, the land between the rivers Euphrates and Tigris. Between Two Rivers by Moudhy Al-Rashid, a researcher at the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The origins of writing in ancient Mesopotamia and beyond may rest on ...