Ancient civilisations

Lunar eclipses figured prominently in the prognostications of the Babylonian seer. This text was part of the temple ritual. Specific roles and chants are assigned to different types of priests and laypeople. Aromatic woods are to be burned on an altar throughout an eclipse; dirges are to be sung; people are to remove their headgear and cover their heads with their garments, then wail and cry aloud, begging the gods to save them, their cities, and their shrines. The text conceives of an…

“Five thousand years ago the chain of independent city-states lining the River Nile united to form one long, thin country ruled by one king, or pharaoh. Almost instantly a highly distinctive …

🏛️ The Timeless Guardians of Egypt: The Abu Simbel Temples 🏛️ 🌅 Nestled on the western bank of Lake Nasser, the colossal temples of Abu Simbel stand as a testament to Ancient Egypt's grandeur and modern engineering's ingenuity. 👑 Historical Significance: Built by Pharaoh Ramses II, these temples showcase the power and legacy of his rule. The Great Temple is dedicated to Ramses II, while the Small Temple honors Queen Nefertari. 🦁 The Great Temple: Four towering statues of Ramses II guard…

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The Minoan-Mycenean stage of psychological development is a fascinating period in ancient history that offers valuable insights into the psychological development of individuals and societies. This era, which roughly spans from around 2000 to 1200 BCE, encompassed the civilisations of the Minoans on the island of Crete and the Myceneans in mainland Greece. #Art #History #SocialScience

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The ancient Egyptians were god-fearing citizens. With more than 2000 gods, theirs was the largest and most complicated group of deities in the ancient world.

The Gate of All Lands. What a fantastic name! Through this gate would pass all the representatives of the various conquered territories as they came to pay homage to the Achaemenid emperors.