Category Archives: Archaeology

The Rise and Fall of Mesopotamia: Humanity’s First Great Experiment with Civilization

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Rashid Faridi

In the fertile lands between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, humanity’s first great experiment with civilization unfolded. This land, known as Mesopotamia, meaning “the land between rivers,” has often been called the cradle of civilization. Here, amid marshes, floodplains, and … Continue reading →

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Culture and Ideas Disseminate through Trade Routes

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Rashid Faridi

Trade routes and roads in general played a significant role in the dissemination of culture and ideas across different regions of the world. The Silk Road, for instance, was an extensive network of ancient trade routes that connected East Asia with the … Continue reading →

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New Study Suggests Global Warming Mostly An Urban Problem

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Rashid Faridi
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The Rome of America: Teotihuacan

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Rashid Faridi

At its peak, around 200 AD, Teotihuacan counted a population of well over 125,000, boasted hundreds of temples and palaces, and three massive pyramids named after the Sun, the Moon, and the Feathered Serpent (itself a symbol of the planet … Continue reading →

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