Mesopotamia, an ancient Greek term meaning "the land between rivers," is considered to be the cradle of civilization because this is where we find the origins of agriculture, written language, and cities.Chosen from the Mesopotamian collection of the Oriental Institute Museum of the University of Chicago, this website tells the story of ancient Mesopotamia now present-day Iraq — a story shared by all humans. Learn more about Life in Mesopotamia.
BiblePlaces.com features photographs and descriptions of sites in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey and Greece with an emphasis on biblical archaeology, geography and history.
The TimeMaps: Atlas of World History offers a unique insight into the colourful, complex and infinitely fascinating subject of humanity's history. This World History Atlas can be navigated chronologically or geographically to show how each and every nation has developed, beginning at the origins of civilizations in Ancient Mesopotamia 3500 BC. Maps are supported by text and Articles.
You'll find well over 1000 pages of news, information, games and controversy about the life, literature, art and archaeology of the ancient world of Greece & Rome, and the latest on my Greek Harry Potter. Plus an award-winning bookshop!