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Tigris River: The Origin of Human Civilization
The mighty Tigris River is where humans first developed agriculture, writing and the wheel. But this river, once the lifeblood of the ancient world, is facing threats.
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The mighty Tigris River is where humans first developed agriculture, writing and the wheel. But this river, once the lifeblood of the ancient world, is facing threats.
A team of German and Kurdish archaeologists discovered the 3,400-year-old ancient city from the time of the Mittani kingdom, once located on the Tigris river.
The search for ruins brings some clay tables that researchers are currently trying to translate to uncover secrets.
After liberating the eastern region of Mosul from the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS), Iraqi authorities discovered a 2,600-year-old palace under the ruins of the tom…