Mesopotamia
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The Anunnaki Revisited: Ancient Gods, Modern Aliens, and the Persistence of a Story
This article examines the enduring Anunnaki myth, tracing it from ancient Mesopotamian gods to modern claims of alien creators and genetic engineers. It argues that the shift from gods to extraterrestrials reflects changing cultural assumptions, and warns that such narratives can reshape beliefs about human origins, identity, and biblical truth.
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A Forgotten Hellenistic Megacity Re-Emerges From the Desert of Southern Iraq
Archaeologists in southern Iraq are confirming the rediscovery of Alexandria on the Tigris, a long-suspected Hellenistic port city linked to the Seleucid era. Drone surveys, magnetometry, and radar reveal an urban grid, canals, and civic complexes beneath silt and desert, showing how modern imaging can expose buried centers of ancient trade and power.