Researchers made the new discoveries during field work at the Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan. The research provides insights into regional heritage and fills gaps in knowledge about how ancient ...

In the mid-1960s, a Soviet military topographer was analyzing aerial photos of Ukraine when he came across some unusual shadows. Looking closely at the patterns of plants in a number of fields, he ...

it is now clear that Kurd Qaburstan was a major regional center during the Middle Bronze Age (circa 2000–1550 BCE), helping to change the understanding of northern Mesopotamian cities and ...

Recent discoveries challenge ideas of a sharp divide between the haves and have-nots in ancient Mesopotamia, suggesting a larger middle class than previously thought.

What was unusual was that the city was discovered not by grizzled explorers, slashing a trail through foliage, but with lasers, a Google search and an academic thesis. Ultimately, the finding was ...

New discoveries at the ancient Mesopotamian site of Kurd Qaburstan by University of Central Florida (UCF) associate professor Tiffany Earley-Spadoni and her research team are offering valuable ...

The 2024 budget aims to improve infrastructure, water management, and inclusivity, extending support to tier 2 and tier 3 cities. India's urban population is fast growing and its cities are expanding ...

During its prime, the city was home to thriving industry, alongside financial and political networks. The wealth of some inhabitants is clear from the bathhouse, which includes a changing room ...

Clay tablets at Kurd Qaburstan reveal ancient Mesopotamian culture Artefacts hint at urban life in the Middle Bronze Age city Findings challenge perceptions of ...

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One of three stone tablets found in northeastern Iraq that may reveal more information about Mesopotamian life ... site of Kurd Qaburstan is the ancient city of regional capital Qabra, but ...