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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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Ethnonyms, Exonyms and Endonyms

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Rashid Faridi

An ethnonym is a name applied to a given ethnic group. Ethnonyms can be divided into two categories: exonyms (whose name of the ethnic group has been created by another group of people) and autonyms, or endonyms (whose name is created and used by the ethnic group itself). For … Continue reading →

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Ethnic Groups in West Asia

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Rashid Faridi

West Asia, is one of the most ethnically diverse regions in the world. The region has numerous ethnic groups with distinct languages, cultures, and historical backgrounds. These are some of the major ethnic groups in West Asia: Arabs Arabs are … Continue reading →

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Major Landforms of South West Asia

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Rashid Faridi

West Asia, also known as the Middle East, has diverse landforms that include mountains, plateaus, deserts, and river valleys. The major landforms of the region include: These landforms shape the climate, economy, and settlement patterns of West Asia, influencing agriculture, … Continue reading →

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