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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
2 weeks ago

Ur: the center of the Sumerian Renaissance

Ur was an influential Sumerian port city and ancient trade center in southern Mesopotamia with notable archaeological finds and contested biblical associations.
History
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
2 weeks ago

Why did Uruk outshine Eridu to become Mesopotamia's powerhouse?

Uruk was a major ancient Mesopotamian city credited as the birthplace of writing and many early cultural and architectural innovations.
History
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Perfume's multicultural journey: From antiquity to TikTok DW 12/20/2025

Perfume evolved from ancient ritual smoke and aromatics into a global commodity shaped by scientific advances, trade, colonialism, resource extraction, and Eurocentric marketing.
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