Discover the breathtaking charm of Mardin, perched above the Tigris River, with this stunning drone footage, showcasing its ...

The spread of the cult of Marduk across Mesopotamia was proof of Babylon’s prestige. No ancient city was so desired and feared, so admired and denigrated. But in the Hebrew tradition ...

Mesopotamia, with its dense network of ancient ... "We're studying this ancient city to learn very specific things about the ancient inhabitants," she says. "First, to what degree did they plan ...

First developed in Sumer, an ancient Mesopotamian city, cuneiform was eventually adopted by others, like the Akkadians and Babylonians for their own languages. UChicago scholars have worked to ...

The German archaeological mission, led by Dr. Margret van Es, has concluded its activities in the historic city of Uruk (modern-day Warka in Iraq) during the spring 2025 season. The work has focused ...

Writing and trade are deeply intertwined, and some of the oldest surviving cuneiform writing was used in ancient Mesopotamia to keep records of the buying and selling of goods. In ancient ...

Notable stops include Kayseri, often seen as the gateway to Cappadocia, famous for its hot-air balloon flights and unique geological formations; Malatya, one of Anatolia's largest cities and a ...