alt Hacker NewsDrought in Iraq reveals tombs created 2,300 years ago
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Amazing old part of the world. I liked how this guy got taken to a place a few thousand years old and its just sitting there in the desert no signs or any protection.
One thing that seems to link many past great civilisations is their discovery of forces or powers that eventually consume them.
The challenge seems to be how to wield the fire without yourself getting burned. Some would say this is an impossible task given the relative nature of our definitition of what is considered "new", as once again we extend our hand to the flame.
What past lessons may we bring to this experience which can allow us deeper insights, and the hope of a less destructive outcome?
Was this site known before the Mosul dam was built? It's only been about 40 years.
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How the restoration of ancient Babylon is drawing tourists back to Iraq
I hope it's not considered inappropriate to mention the Fall of Civilizations podcast ep about Assyria here. I'm not affiliated. I just love history and this podcast is deeply researched and highly entertaining to a history nerd.
https://soundcloud.com/fallofcivilizations/13-the-assyrians-...