Gods of the Ancient Near Eastern World
The focus here is on the early religions which would have an impact on the later cultures of Egypt, Greece, and Rome in how...
Gilgamesh – The Epic Tale of King Gilgamesh of Uruk
The tale of Gilgamesh is the oldest recorded story in history and is about King Gilgamesh of Uruk. The fate of his friend Enkidu...
Ancient Near East Trade Patterns
Trade and commerce increased as ancient civilizations achieved a dominant, imperial status within the Near East and developed common standards of exchange.
The emergence of...
El and the Elohim
Much has been made of the fact that the common Hebrew word for God in the Book of Genesis, Elohim, translates to gods in...
The Rise Of Abdi-Ashirta Of Amurru
During The Late Bronze Age, while the major powers were preparing for war, an ambitious warlord built a kingdom on the Syrian...
The Cursing Of Akkad
The Akkadians had conquered much of the Ancient Near East under the leadership of Sargon the Great ca 2300 BCE. The empire continued to...
King Herod’s Buildings put into Biblical and Historical Context
Herod owes his rise to 'king' to his ability to realise the true nature of the political scenarios which were being played out at...
Bit Adini, the House of Eden
The eleventh century BCE was a time of political upheaval in the Ancient Near East. The Hittite Empire had collapsed and the Egyptians, Assyrians...
The Kurdish People’s Ancient Origins
Before the great city-states of ancient Sumer and Akkad people chose the caves and foothills of Kurdistan for their dwellings.
Many history books have...
The Origins of Sargon the Great
One of the most influential characters of ancient history is Sargon the Great. He is remembered for conquering the known world and establishing the...