Sumerians appeared on the scene in southern Iraq around the year 5000 BC. There are several theories and origin stories about why they settled there, but most involve a great flood that moved them from far away.
Before you get put off by a lengthy visa process, know that it is possible! However, you will need patience.
One of the biggest impacts of the fractured nature of Libya’s politics is that it makes it very difficult to repair and maintain the country as it is. Reforms are almost impossible to implement and bureaucracy is immense.
Upon arrival you will be given a visa which has the header “welcome to Mesopotamia”. So, what is Mesopotamia?
The Houthis have been in the news recently because they have been launching missile attacks on ships in the Red Sea, and also towards Israel itself to show their support for Hamas and Gaza.
When traveling through the Middle East and the Muslim world in general, there are many cultural norms that everyone has to learn how to navigate.
When is a sea not a sea? When it's a lake.
Central Asia's got a lot of stuff going for it, but did you know they also have some fairly impressive and unique lakes?
And why you should go to it!
Iran has so much going for it, not just the history. But the history is fascinating! Here are some of our favourite historical spots.
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