How the Euphrates shaped Eridu, the oldest city in history
The irrigation network consists of over 200 primary canals, some of which stretch up to nine kilometers in length and are ...
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Thousands of Canals and Farms Unveiled in Sumerian Eridu, World’s Oldest City
New research in Sumerian Eridu, the oldest known city, has mapped thousands of canals and farms, shedding light on the ...
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From the Tigris and Euphrates to the Nile: The Middle East’s unresolved Water Disputes
The West Asia and North Africa region is facing a water scarcity crisis. About 60 percent of the region’s population lives in ...
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The Euphrates River, at the 'Cradle of Civilization,' Is Drying Up
The Euphrates River is one of the most important water systems in recorded history. Located in Western Asia, at the very heart of the Middle East, the Euphrates-Tigris river system fed farmable ...
In Syria, the fighting is over, but a resource-rich region is left in limbo
Zour, which remains divided between Syria's new government and a Kurdish-backed militia, is a hostage to competing ambitions.
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Israel's 'lament' over Syria's Druze signals a shift in its ambitions from the Golan to the Euphrates: What’s behind the recent escalation?
Report by Edmond Sassine, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian A clash in Jaramana, Syria, between armed Druze and a ...
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Explosion rocks fuel station in al-Bukamal, casualties reported
The explosion comes amid ongoing security concerns in the region. With fears of ISIS attempting to regroup in Syria and Iraq, ...
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Oil smuggling in Syria worsens pollution in Euphrates River
Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...
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Archaeologists Discover a Network of More Than 4,000 Canals and 700 Farms in Eridu, the First City in History According to Mesopotamian Sources
In the heart of ancient Mesopotamia, a group of researchers has achieved a significant archaeological milestone: the ...
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From the Tigris and Euphrates to the Nile: WANA’s unresolved water disputes
WANA nations struggle with conflicts, ambiguous treaties, and the increasing weaponization of water resources.