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The Oldest City
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Author : Paul O'Neill
language : en
Publisher: St. Philip's, N.L. : Boulder Publications
Release Date : 2003
The Oldest City written by Paul O'Neill and has been published by St. Philip's, N.L. : Boulder Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
Dawn And Sunset
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Author : Michael Baizerman
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2015-01-26
Dawn And Sunset written by Michael Baizerman and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-26 with Education categories.
Dawn and Sunset tells the story of the earliest urban communities on earth that mushroomed in Mesopotamia throughout the fourth and third millennia BCE. The study of Sumerian society teaches a lesson about our own times as the roots of modern civilization have grown from that setting. The writer researches various aspects of the ancient city-state: its religion, administration, bureaucracy, agriculture, arts and crafts, foreign trade, laws, social classes, and warfare-a real gift for those who love the history of mankind and the Ancient Near East. "Dawn and Sunset" is a well researched, nicely written, and organized account of early Mesopotamian history." Clarion Review "Baizerman captures the mechanics of the spectacular rise of a glorious civilization." BlueInk Review "He provides a vivid impression of what life must have been like in this vanished world to which modern life finds many similarities." Kirkus Reviews
The Oldest City
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Author : George E. Buker
language : en
Publisher: University Press of America
Release Date : 1983
The Oldest City written by George E. Buker and has been published by University Press of America this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with History categories.
. History of St. Augustine divided into eight time periods and written by eight different authors.
Ancient Jericho
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Author : Charles River
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2021-06-28
Ancient Jericho written by Charles River and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-28 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading People associate the story of ancient Jericho with walls, and for those who are Biblically inclined, they think of the walls that God brought tumbling down to the sound of trumpets. For historians who are more archaeologically oriented, it may suggest the prehistoric walls uncovered by Ernst Sellin and Carl Watzinger between 1907 and 1911. To modern societies, walls suggest the division between people and defenses erected out of hatred and mistrust. However, while the story of Jericho does indeed involve walls, they represented something far different than that. More than anything else, ancient Jericho was a point of convergence between cultures, kingdoms, religions, and societies. The reality of that ancient city, possibly the oldest city in human history, was nothing like the story presented in the Bible. Jericho: The History and Legacy of One of the World's Oldest Cities examines the knowns and unknowns about the ancient city, along with its long history over nearly 12,000 years. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about Jericho like never before.
Samarkand
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Author : Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-03-14
Samarkand written by Charles River Editors and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-14 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes ancient and medieval descriptions of Samarkand *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "The almond groves of Samarqand, Bokhara, where red lilies blow. And Oxus, by whose yellow sand The grave white-turbaned merchants go." - Oscar Wilde, "Ave Imperatrix" Samarkand is one of the oldest cities of Central Asia, founded nearly 3,000 years ago. The legendary city was the capital of the Sogdians, a trading people who facilitated the spread of commodities, religions, technologies, and ideas across the Silk Road between China and the rest of Eurasia. Samarkand was a key site along the ancient Silk Road, a place where a number of world cultures from the East and the West met and assimilated. As well as being a commercial center, it was a key religious site for the Zoroastrian, Buddhist, Christian, and Islamic faiths. The growth of Samarkand occurred at the same time as other major urban centers based on oases along the Silk Road, such as Khwarezm, Balkh (Bactria), and Bukhara. The city was conquered by Alexander the Great in 329 BCE and served as a base for his campaigns through Transoxiana. From the early Islamic period to the 7th century, the city prospered until it was completely destroyed by Genghis Khan in 1220. It was not until the 14th century that the city was rebuilt about one kilometer southwest of the ancient tell site. Although well-known for its trade, another part of Samarkand that makes its history so interesting is its association with the Timurid dynasty and its legendary founder, Tamerlane. Known by the Sogdians as Timur (meaning "iron"), he was one of the most extraordinary individuals to have ever existed. From his origins as a member of the tribal aristocracy, through political and military activity - and almost supernatural power - he came to dominate Transoxania and much of Iran. A lot of his behavior as an emperor was developed on the model of the Mongol empire that had existed before him, as he embarked on a mission to create the largest Turkic Muslim Empire of Eurasia. Tamerlane chose Samarkand as the capital of this empire. He loved this city above all others, and after each of his military expeditions he would bring back local artisans and craftsmen to live and work there. Beautiful buildings rose one after another through their efforts, and a gloriously cosmopolitan culture blossomed, with monuments unique to this part of the world being constructed in its diverse districts. Tamerlane's successors - though not as ambitious in their conquests - contributed much to the heritage of this city, and at the height of its prosperity it was said to be the very center of the world. Samarkand: The History and Legacy of One of Asia's Oldest Cities examines the tumultuous history of one of the most important cities in Asia. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about Samarkand like never before.
The New Old City Of Mexico
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Author : Hill and Pierce company, publisher
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1917*
The New Old City Of Mexico written by Hill and Pierce company, publisher and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1917* with Mexico categories.
Eridu
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-01-26
Eridu written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-26 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts and legends about Eridu *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "After the kingship descended from heaven, the kingship was in Eridu." - Excerpt from the opening paragraph of the Sumerian King List Emerging from the desert flats of southern Iraq can be seen the remains of a large mound, approximately 1750 feet x 1750 feet in size, surrounded by several smaller mounds. Known today as Tell Abu Shahrain or in the ancient world as Eridu, this site contains some of best examples of the Ubaid culture, and it was one of the first urban centers of civilization in southern Mesopotamia, if not the first itself. Many famous stories came from the mythical landscapes of Iraq's deep south. In the literature of ancient Sumer, Eridu was regarded as the primordial city, the first urban center, believed to have existed long before the great mythical Flood that wiped out human culture in the Book of Genesis and other earlier traditions. It was to places like this that Western explorers first came in the 19th century, searching for the origins of the lands which the Bible described as the cradle of the human race. In doing so, they discovered that Eridu was also a real place. The astonishing site is located about 8 miles southwest of the Sumerian city of Ur, and when it was first excavated in the mid-19th century, Western archaeologists were confused as to how a city as large as this could have existed in such a vast and waterless desert. But Eridu is positioned on the edge of the great alluvial plain of Sumer, a wild and beautiful marshland where the Tigris and the Euphrates meet. This was the Biblical "Garden of Eden," an ancient landscape that was renowned for its fertility in the past. To many Westerners, Iraq's history and culture were a blank before 1991, but ironically, as war engulfed the region, it helped underscore the importance and influence of the area on Western civilization. It was here, in the ferocious landscape of south Iraq, old Sumer, that the first laws, science, and cities came into being. Eridu is a place of extraordinary significance for the study of the earliest stages of civilization in history, and it is one of the best examples of cultural continuity in Mesopotamia, from the earliest prehistoric stages in which settlements emerged to the later historic periods. Eridu had a special status, not as the residence of a ruling dynasty of kings but for its religious significance; a series of temples were built there, devoted to the patron god of the city, Enki. Each one was built upon the ruins of its predecessor, and each one represents the architectural, religious, and social changes that occurred at the site throughout its history. Eridu: The History and Legacy of the Oldest City in Ancient Mesopotamia examines the tumultuous history of one of the most important cities of antiquity. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about Eridu like never before.
Ghost Tales From The Oldest City
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Author : Suzy Cain
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2014-03-01
Ghost Tales From The Oldest City written by Suzy Cain and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-01 with Fiction categories.
America's oldest city, St. Augustine, has its fair share of things that go bump in the night. With such a long and varied history, its no surprise that a few restless souls have stayed on long after their lives ended.
The Oldest City
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Author : George E. Buker
language : en
Publisher: Saint Augustine Historical Soc
Release Date : 1983
The Oldest City written by George E. Buker and has been published by Saint Augustine Historical Soc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with History categories.
The Historical Truths Of St Augustine America S Oldest City Us History 3rd Grade Children S American History
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Author : Baby Professor
language : en
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
Release Date : 2019-11-22
The Historical Truths Of St Augustine America S Oldest City Us History 3rd Grade Children S American History written by Baby Professor and has been published by Speedy Publishing LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-22 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
By reading this history book, your third grader will be able to describe the founding of St. Augustine in 1565. St. Augustine, today, is known as America’s oldest city. What is its heritage being the oldest city? There’s a lot to learn from reading. Encourage your child to pick up a book and read. Choose one that meets the standards of the US curriculum. Enjoy!