The story of how the first cities rose from southern Mesopotamia has long fascinated scientists and historians. Many explanations point to fertile soil, farming, and trade networks as the engines of ...

"Reprint of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin (Spring 2022)"--Colophon "This publication is issued in conjunction with the exhibition The African Origin of Civilization, on view at The ...

Recent discoveries in archaeology have unveiled a previously unknown civilization that could fundamentally alter our understanding of human history. This civilization’s unique characteristics and ...