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Iraq’s Ancient Marshes Are Running Out of Time
Water buffalo gently glide through shallow water canals that snake throughout Iraq’s southern Mesopotamian Marshes, their ...
A Matter Of Survival
Daesh seemed invincible. Suddenly, from May to October, it lost most of its territory in Iraq and Syria. Even though its <a t ...
Which is the Oldest Known Civilisation in the World, Check Here
The Sumerians of Mesopotamia are considered the world's oldest civilisation, dating back to around 4000 BCE. The Sumerians ...
Trump admin has opportunity in Syria policy - analysis
The US has a rare opportunity to remake Syrian policy after a decade of anti-ISIS policy and after decades of the Assad ...
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Sally Barber: Thriving through solidarity
If you’re lucky, you have access to an area lake, river, forest or field that feeds your soul with peace, comfort and strength.
Drought that ravaged Syria triggers significant rural-to-urban migration
The drought that ravaged Syria from 2006 to 2011 triggered significant rural-to-urban migration, displacing around 1.5 ...
Asharq Alawsat (English) on MSN6d
Iraqi President to Asharq Al-Awsat: Iran’s Influence Is Exaggerated, Factions Are Under Control
Iraqi President Abdullatif al-Rashid described as “positive” US President Donald Trump’s commitment to peace, saying it was a ...
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8 ancient rivers around the world that are also cultural treasure troves
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, West Asia The Tigris and Euphrates rivers flow through modern-day Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They were the cradle of one of the world’s earliest civilizations ...
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Lost Civilization Unveiled: Middle Bronze Age Tablets Reveal Hidden Mesopotamian History
New findings at Kurd Qaburstan, including clay tablets and monumental ruins, reveal insights into Middle Bronze Age life and ...