Culture & People

All classes of Egyptians participated in death rituals. This was because they believed that the rituals ensured the deceased was reborn. The funeral rituals...

Zaidi is a sect commonly found in Yemen. They have a unique set of beliefs that makes them the closest Shiite sect to Sunnis...

How did mummification reflect Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife, which encompassed belief in the resurrection of the body and everlasting life? To answer this...

The vibrant sense of fashion of Babylonian clothing added a touch of style to their immense influence. Emerging as one of the mightiest civilizations...

Nouakchott is the dominating city in Mauritania, acting as both its capital and its main economic hub. The city is most notable for its...

The Alawites are a religious minority that lives mostly on the Mediterranean coast of Syria. Elite Alawites have been the dominating force in the...

The Arab language is a vital part of the Islamic faith. For 200 millions of people throughout the Arab world, it is the first...

With the advent of large cities, Mesopotamia daily life was influenced by the economic status and political positions of the ancient people. They started...

While life was precious for the ancient Egyptians, death required elaborate rituals to complete a ceremonial Egyptian burial practice. Death for the early Egyptians...

The precious Sumerian jewelry is also known as the cradle of civilization. It originated from the ancient lands of Mesopotamia, an area well known...