Jul 12
Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Uruk, is a towering figure in ancient Mesopotamian mythology and is best known as the protagonist of the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving works of literature. According to the Sumerian King List, Gilgamesh was the fifth king of Uruk and reigned in the early part of the Early Dynastic II period (circa 2700 BCE).
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Jul 12
The Citadel of Erbil, a fortified settlement atop an ovoid-shaped tell in the heart of the Kurdistan region of Iraq, is a testament to the longevity of urban human settlements. Its history of continuous habitation stretches back over 7,000 years
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Jul 12
Uruk, known today as Warka, was one of the most significant early cities in ancient Mesopotamia, located in the southern region of Sumer. Founded around 4500 BCE, Uruk is often credited as the birthplace of writing, around 3200 BCE, marking a pivotal moment in human history.
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