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Historical Atlas of Ancient Mesopotamia
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Call Number: Ref. G 2251 .S1 B3 2004ISBN: 0816057303Publication Date: 2004-06-01The Iraq war has focused international attention on the unique historical and cultural heritage of ancient Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, including modern Iraq, north-eastern Syria and part of south-eastern Turkey. Ages 15+. -
Daily Life in Ancient Mesopotamia
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Call Number: DS 69.5 .N4 1998ISBN: 0313294976Publication Date: 1998-09-30Examines original texts and artifacts to present a picture of life in ancient times. The focus is on historical Mesopotamia, the place where writing began ca. 3100 BC. Discussion begins with general information and an historical overview and proceeds to writing, education, and literature; the scienc
Map of Mesopotamia
The name Mesopotamia means "between the two rivers" (Tigris and Euphrates). Picture from Gordon College