Posts Tagged ‘Syria’
Crisis in Syria mirrors collapse 4,000 years ago
U. SHEFFIELD (UK) — Ancient tools found in Syria suggest parallels between the country’s current crisis and a period of urban decline, government collapse, and drought in the region during the Bronze Age. Continue…
Thursday, December 20, 2012 13:15 - 1 Comment
Science & Technology - Sep 4, 2012 14:45 - 1 Comment
Syria’s ancient tools traced to volcano in Turkey
U. SHEFFIELD (UK) — Archeologists have uncovered the origin and trading routes of razor-sharp tools used in Syria 4,200 years ago. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 6, 2010 13:06 - 2 Comments
Prehistoric high society embraced city living
U. CHICAGO (US)—A prehistoric society that formed the foundation of urban life in the ancient Middle East spawned a social elite that engaged in trade with far-flung regions and used stone seals to mark ownership of goods—all before pack animals were domesticated or the invention of the wheel. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 3, 2009 15:48 - 1 Comment
Free ancient treasures, no digging required
U. CHICAGO (US)—A wealth of material that documents the ancient Middle East has become available through a new, free online service at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. (more…)
