8 ancient rivers around the world that are also cultural treasure troves
It's time we don't take rivers lightly. They deserve all the attention they can get because rivers have long been the ...
The Takeout on MSN4 天
The Ancient Mesopotamians Really, Really Loved Beer
While we may not have much information about some ancient civilizations, one thing food historians agree on is that the ...
The University of Chicago Chronicle2 年
The Fertile Crescent, explained
In Ancient Times: A History of the Early World ... formed a significant part of the Fertile Crescent. Located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, Mesopotamia’s name comes from a Greek term ...
National Geographic news6 年
In Turkey, a power play will leave ancient towns underwater
The ancient town of Hasankeyf sits on the bank of the Tigris River. The Ilısu Dam will cause the river to rise some 200 feet, submerging this modern café, the ruins of the 900-year-old bridge ...
BBC2 年
What was the Ancient Sumer civilisation?
Well, it’ll be history. The place where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers met was called the Sumer. Ancient Sumer was in the southern part of a place called Mesopotamia. Most of the area now falls ...
来自MSN1 个月
Epic Mardin: A Drone Journey Above Mesopotamia
Discover the breathtaking charm of Mardin, perched above the Tigris River, with this stunning drone ... Experience the timeless allure of this ancient city from a unique aerial perspective.