The Sumerians are often called the creators of the world’s first civilization. But where did they come from—and why does ...

Gender-ambiguous people in ancient Mesopotamia were powerful and important members of society more than four millennia ago.

Today, trans people face politicization of their lives and vilification from politicians, media and parts of broader society. But in some of history's earliest civilizations, gender-diverse people ...

The Sumerians are often credited with founding the world’s first civilization—but where did they come from? Their language, culture, and innovations shaped Mesopotamia, yet their origins remain ...

Genre-bending duo Sace6 have signed with Sumerian Records and marked the announcement with the release of their new single Ego and official music video.

Discover the history of Iraq's name. Learn why the region was called the 'Cradle of Civilization,' and the changes that led ...

Unlike the Egyptian pyramids, ziggurats were not places of royal burials, but temples dedicated to the patron deity of a city ...

Ziggurats were mudbrick temples designed to bridge heaven and earth, anchoring religion, power, and architecture in the ancient Near East for thousands of years.

Abraham Adhanom was wrapping up his 14th year of teaching two African language courses when the dean of humanities notified ...

The first writing system appeared roughly 5,000 years ago in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia—modern‑day Iraq. Using a reed stylus ...

Jaisalmer: The second sub-committee of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language Thursday concluded its two-day meeting in Jaisalmer on the use.