A century ago, UChicago scholars argued a controversial idea: Western civilization had its roots in the ancient Middle East—not in Greece or Rome. Today, scholars at the OI and across the University ...

The mega structures of the ancient world are famously awe-inspiring. They showcase the ingenuity, ambition and ...

Eridu, Ur, and Uruk were key cities that helped ... Exploring Earth’s Ancient Civilizations appeared first on Years Of Traveling.

Throughout history, ancient civilizations built major landmarks ... At the center of that is the Great Ziggurat of Ur. Built in 21 century BC, it's been around so long that it was restored in ...

$35.00 (cloth). A five-year 3.78 percent loan between two businessmen in 1796 may not seem remarkable, but it turns out that’s 1796 BCE, and the businessmen lived in the ancient Sumerian city of Ur.

Located in the ancient capital Xi’an, the university has long focused on archaeological research in the northwestern region of China, uncovering civilizations from Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang ...

Dating from 2600-2400 BCE, the game is considered a variant of the 'Royal Game of Ur,' one of the earliest ... of board games in the daily life of ancient civilizations. Researchers Sam Jelveh ...