What Was Life Like in Sumer, History’s First Civilization?
WEBMay 21, 2018 · As the Sumerians started to trade, tax, and hire workers, they found a need to keep track of everything they’d done. They developed the first written language, cuneiform. Reading and writing became the key to being an administrator, and the first schools were built. Learning cuneiform, though, wasn’t easy.
From Hunters to Settlers: How the Neolithic Revolution Changed …
WEBJun 30, 2018 · The archaeological understanding of the Neolithic Revolution (or First Agricultural Revolution) has changed significantly since research on the subject first began in the early 20th century. This change from hunter-gatherer groups to agrarian communities seems to have occurred around 12,000 years ago, and with it came huge population …
The Great Ziggurat of Ur - Ancient Origins
WEBJun 17, 2014 · The construction of the Great Ziggurat of Ur began under King Ur-Nammu of the Third Dynasty of Ur (about the 21 st century B.C.), and was completed by his son, King Shulgi. The Great Ziggurat of Ur was located in the temple complex of the city state, which was the administrative heart of Ur. What remains of the Ziggurat of Ur today.
The Rarely Told Story of Pre-Colonial Philippines
WEBOct 1, 2018 · Trading at Port of Sugbu, circa 1521 modern day Cebu, Philippines by Manuel Pañares. Chinese, Anamese, Cambodian, Europeans and Arabs entered and traded at the Cebu Port. Gold, cotton, and slaves were bartered in exchange of silk, porcelain, beads, and other metals. Traders paid tribute to the King of Cebu.
Babylon - Ancient Origins
WEBBabylon. Babylonia refers to the ancient civilization and empire centered on the city of Babylon, which existed from around 1894 BC to 539 BC. It was one of the most influential and prominent civilizations in Mesopotamia. Here are some of …
The Significance of the Sacred Seal of Solomon and its Symbols
WEBFeb 23, 2016 · The Seal of Solomon (known also as the Ring of Solomon) is believed to be a signet ring that belonged to King Solomon of Israel. This ring is thought by some to have magical powers, and it originates in Jewish tradition. Nevertheless, the Seal of Solomon can also be found in later Islamic and Western occultism, as both of these adopted it from ...
The Moundbuilders: North America’s Little-known Native Architects
WEBJun 14, 2017 · The exhibition chronologically explores the changing construction methods and purposes of the Native American mounds. It begins with the earliest known mounds of about 3700 BC. These were built in the Lower Mississippi Valley by small groups of hunter-gatherers. They accomplished these feats without metal tools.
Legends of The Sun: From Solar Gods to Flying Chariots
WEBJun 2, 2018 · 4. Ancient Greece (Greece) The ancient Greeks believed that the sun traveled across the sky in a flying chariot ridden by Zeus’s son, Apollo, and driven by fiery horses. Apollo was important in Greek culture not only because he represented the sun, but also because he was seen to illuminate the worlds of music and reason.
History of the 12,000-Year-Old Swastika: Origin, Meaning and …
WEBDec 1, 2022 · The earliest swastika -like shape ever found was uncovered in Mezine, Ukraine, carved on an ivory figurine which dates back an incredible 12,000 years. One of the earliest cultures that are known to have used the Swastika was a Neolithic culture in southern Europe, in the area that is now Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, …
Say the Magic Word: The Origins of Abracadabra
WEBMay 8, 2019 · Magic words are often used by magicians whilst performing magic tricks on stage. One of the most common of these incantations is ‘Abracadabra’. Although this word is known to many, it is likely that fewer people are aware of its origins. Apart from ‘Abracadabra’ there are several other magic words that are popularly used by stage …