Near Eastern History
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The image of the king as a shepherd tending to the needs of his people dates back to the dawn of civilization, and this metaphor reveals a complex political worldview. more...
The Legendary Kings Of Sumer And Akkad
Recorded in a document known as the Sumerian King List, the Sumerians had a detailed knowledge of the connection between divine rule and the rule of kings. more...
The Priest Kings Of Ancient Iraq
The Early Dynastic Period, spanning from 2900-2450 B.C.E., is the era when historical evidence first becomes available to shed light on the institution of early kingship. more...
During the Late Bronze Age Egypt's 18th Dynasty was at the apex of its wealth and power, but it was soon to see its authority over its vassal territories challenged. more...
During the Bronze Age, the Syrian City of Qadesh, also known as Kadesh or Qidsu, became a focal point of Imperial conquest. more...
Carved onto the walls of the Temple of Karnak is a detailed account of the Pharaoh Tuthmoses III's imperial conquest in Asia. more...
The Tawananna of Ancient Hatti
Throughout the Bronze Age, the Kingdom of the Hittites employed a religious institution that empowered their queen's with true political power. more...
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The Persian Wars: Expansion or Retribution?
By: James Tennant
The Persian Wars are often looked at from the viewpoint of the Greeks, mainly the Athenians and Spartans. This article will look at the events from a Persian perspective. more...
Mesopotamia – Sumer and the First City-States
By: Shri Desai
Hunters/gatherers became farmers, and farmers became lawmakers and artisans, who transformed scattered villages into civilized cities. more...
Leadership Traits of Cyrus the Great
By:
Michael Streich
Cyrus II founded the Persian Empire through strong personal leadership that demonstrated boldness, innovation, toleration, efficient organization, and wisdom. more...
Mt. Sinai in Ancient Near East History
By:
Michael Streich
Throughout Ancient History, certain mountain tops came to be associated with the gods whether in Greece or Japan. For Some Near Eastern people, Sinai was such a place. more...
Ancient Near East Trade Patterns
By:
Michael Streich
Trade and commerce increased as ancient civilizations achieved a dominant, imperial status within the Near East and developed common standards of exchange. more...
Sennacherib's Siege of Jerusalem 701 BC
By:
Michael Streich
The most fearsome ancient peoples failed to destroy Jerusalem, forcing Sennacherib to return to Nineveh with the overdue tribute paid by Hezekiah of Judah. more...
Constantinople and the Bosporus
By:
Michael Streich
Settled as early as the 7th Century BC, Byzantium and the Bosporus represented important strategic and commercial interests that outlasted the ancient world. more...
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