The Remarkable Rise of Assyria: A Reassessment
July 2023 | Vol. 11.7 By Bleda S. Düring Assyria is one of the most remarkable imperial states in global history, often celebrated as the first “world empire”. At its peak, du
Putting the Luwian Culture on the Map
january 2023 | Vol. 11.1 By Eberhard Zangger and Serdal Mutlu Troy stands out in the popular imagination thanks to Homer’s Iliad. However, in archaeological terms Troy may seem
What’s in a Name? Warriors and Warrior Burials in the Near East
Middle Bronze Age “warrior burials” are found in many parts of the Near East and Egypt. But a new study at Sidon shows that no one buried with weapons was actually a “warrior