From the archive: An extraordinary ancient Syrian settlement shines a light on one of the most important moments in human history.
appears to have been a bustling metropolis by 3500 B.C. Nearby were the ruins of Eridu, viewed by the Sumerians themselves as the world’s oldest city. These ruins yielded evidence of a small building, possibly a temple, dating to 5500 B.C.
So Joan patiently bided her time as she and her husband excavated the rich upper layers of the high mound. Then one day in 1981, her son spotted signs of a thick-walled building just below the surface on the northeast end of Brak, and her husband began to dig along what proved to be a fortification from the second millennium B.C. But in one corner of the excavation, Joan discovered bits of pottery dating back a thousand years farther.
Next door, Oates uncovered a large edifice with a massive basalt threshold and thick walls, entered by passing through two small rooms, perhaps guardhouses. She believes this is the oldest administrative center yet known. Nearby, the excavators found bits of clay stamped with lion and snake motifs, seals that signified ownership of property, and a statuette with large eyes.
In either case, nabbing food or finished goods may have been a motive for the bloodshed. Brak’s obvious concentration of wealth would pose a temptation to outsiders. Along with the bones are all manner of refuse, such as broken pottery and flint tools. Majnuna seems to have been one of Brak’s main dumps. One possibility is that the waves of enemies who threatened the city—whether rebellious locals or foreign raiders—were treated like garbage. As we step off the mound, the man who owns the area containing the mass graves pulls up in his new GM pickup. “Come for breakfast!” he insists with typical Arab hospitality.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
America’s War on Syrian CiviliansBombs killed thousands of civilians in Raqqa, and the city was decimated. U.S. lawyers insist that war crimes weren’t committed, but it’s time to look honestly at the devastation that accompanies “targeted” air strikes.
Consulte Mais informação »
Author commemorates her Canakkale veteran grandfatherA retired teacher wrote three books about her grandfather who served during the Battle of Gallipoli to keep his memory alive
Consulte Mais informação »
Tom Parker says it's 'not about dying' as he writes book about cancer battleThe Wanted's Tom Parker has written a book that's about 'living your best life no matter what'
Consulte Mais informação »
How San Antonio uses the new Census data to target resourcesFrom urban planning to equity issues and COVID-19 aid, here's how San Antonio uses...
Consulte Mais informação »
Curious about cowboy life after Rodeo Houston? A Chinese Texas cowboy shares his storyBruce Wang, an international student in Texas, has taken a long journey from urban China...
Consulte Mais informação »
Next Generation Telescopes Could Search for Intelligent Civilizations Directly - Universe TodayA team of NASA scientists wants the search for technosignatures to gain more traction. Their white paper explains how upcoming missions can do it.
Consulte Mais informação »