Near East History
7 articles tagged with "Near East History"
The Decline of the Mongol Empire: Ghazan and the Islamic Turn
Explore the decline of the Mongol Empire in Persia, marked by Ghazan's Islamic conversion and military defeat by Mamelukes.
Persian-Roman Conflicts: A Thousand Years of Interconnected Histories
Explore thousand years of conflict and cultural exchange between Persian empires and Rome (later Byzantium) from 500 BCE to 500 CE.
Cyrus the Great: Founder of the Achaemenid Empire
Cyrus the Great's founding of the Achaemenid Empire in 549 BCE reshaped Near Eastern politics through military conquests and enlightened policies.
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.