Essays on Mesopotamia

The pyramids of Egypt are considered among the Seven Wonders of the World and it s irrefutable that they pose a challenge to contemporary human beings in an attempt to decipher their secrets. These commemorative tombs are the remnants of the period s governed through Egypt s the Old Kingdom....

A progress trap is a technology or idea that produces an impressive outcome at first but it can lead to an impossible, deadly end. People experiment with progressions that are lethal but potentially self destructing; this is as a result of specialization of the human brain.  The atomic bomb is...

Having a civilized world, one where there shall be no need for war is a dream that might never come true unless people change their perceptions of others from different cultures. The use of force against a section of people will always be a possibility as long as people who...

The Epic of Gilgamesh is a classic poem from the old Mesopotamia that is considered as one of greatest surviving works of literature. Despite most stories ending with a happy ending, the heroic character in this poem does not have a successful quest. Therefore, this article attempts to understand why...

Written at the heart of ancient Mesopotamia, the epic poem of Gilgamesh formed one of the earliest work of literature in the world. Its origin dates back to the 3rd and 2nd millennium BCE when a cuneiform script was written to narrate the story of Sumerian legends. Gilgamesh who is...

The ancient Egyptians had a well-developed set of funeral practices that had developed over the generations. The Egyptians were firm believers in life after death and therefore they believed it was vital to ensure immortality after someone died. They, therefore, conducted different rituals before burying their dead. They carried out...

The Maya are the aboriginal dwellers of Central America and Mexico. Their present day population covers areas like Campeche, Tabasco, Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Chiapas, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala (Mark, 2012). The emergence of Maya Civilization took different stages in different eras like the Archaic Period, the Olmec Period,...

Mesopotamia art was influenced by their main activities such as farming and rearing of animals. Art designs transformed over time as people changed from one lifestyle to another and as innovation increased. This stone caving show what can be referred as the initial steps towards the development of writing in the...

The Ancient Egyptian culture has several years of recorded history since Ancient Egypt formed part of Africa's earliest civilizations (Bleeker, 1964). Ancient Egypt had an outstandingly complex, stable, and unique culture that greatly influenced later European cultures. The Ancient Egyptian Culture thrived between c. 5500 BCE (characterized by technological advancements)...

The Temple of Amon at Karnak is an ancient cult center of worship dedicated to Khonsu, Mut, and Amun (Eaton 891). The structure was constructed more than 4,000 years ago from 2055 BC to 100 AD. In ancient Egypt, temples served as administration, learning, and worship centers (Roth 208). Archives,...

Although complicated, comprehending patriotism is largely influenced by aspects of one's nation. Patriotism may be influenced by a nation's politics, past, or geopolitical context. In some nations, being a nationalist is acceptable. Ownership of a patriotic symbol and the national flag, engaged citizenship, and social acceptance can all be considered...

As evidenced by the experiences of Native Americans, ethnic immigrants, and African Americans, the early years of American history were marked by great cruelty toward racial and ethnic minorities at the cost of Americans and white Europeans. Nevertheless, the subject of civilization and colonialism blends seamlessly throughout the history of...