Near East History
4 articles tagged with "Near East History"
The Fall of Babylon and the Dawn of Persian Rule
Explore the dramatic fall of Babylon to Persian control, marking the end of Mesopotamian dominance and the beginning of Achaemenid rule in 539 BC.
Disputes Over Wealth: Control in the Near East During the Transition from Bronze to Iron Ages
Explore the turmoil and stability in the Near East from 1200-600 BCE as empires rose and fell while rural communities maintained cultural continuity.
The Transition from the Bronze to Iron Ages in the Near East
Explore the transition from Bronze to Iron Ages in the Near East, marked by advancements in metallurgy and military tech, transforming societies economically and socially.
The Persistence of Sumerian Influence in the Near East
Explore Sumerian culture's lasting impact on Near Eastern civilizations through literary works like the Epic of Gilgamesh, preserved in scribal schools.