Crescent City

1. Introduction Negeri Kedah is well known for their archaeological park and also their paddy field. Kedah are located at the north peninsular of Malaysia. Negeri Kedah are also known as ‘Rice Bowl of Malaysia’ because when you travel around Kedah, you can see that Negeri Kedah are surrounded with paddy field. Paddy field in Kedah are around two third of the ground in Kedah. Besides that, Kedah are also covered with forest and the forests are open for recreational park for the citizen. Kedah are…

appearance. Based on the positioning on the statue, the focus on specific details, the materials used, and many other aspects, statues are made to represent more than what is physically seen. A well-known statue is the Statue of Liberty in New York City. Made in 1876, the Statue of Liberty is the portrayal of a woman holding a book and a torch. However the statue means more than its physical appearance. The statue is a representation of the freedom of America. Another known statue is…

The Great Flood in “Genesis 6-9” vs. “The Epic of Gilgamesh” There are many contradictions about the validity of stories in the Hebrew Bible. For example, “The Epic of Gilgamesh” has a few scenes that are similar to that of the Hebrew Bible. One scene in particular is Utanaphistim’s account of the Great Flood. The contradictions arise because Gilgamesh is dated as being written before the Hebrew bible. Therefore, The Epic of Gilgamesh’s flood has a few similarities to that of Noah’s flood in…

useful and easy to obtain than bronze. These tools were helpful to support the agricultural revolution. Another big thing to happen during the Neolithic civilization was the development of the art and architecture. Throughout the civilizations many cities had palaces and temples. This shows that their government and religion were very complex. Their religion was based on gods and spirits that controlled their natural environment. Their temples were made by amazing construction since enraged…

complex society. This first society of human was located in “Mesopotamia.” “Mesopotamia” is a Greek word that means, “Land between the Rivers.” The land between the rivers is a very fertile area, which is where many people grew crops. The development of cities began around 3,500 BCE. Throughout time, civilization grew with laws, crops, and people. Mesopotamia helped create writing and taxes. The name, Mesopotamia, is used for the area that is watered by the Euphrates and Tigris and its…

The archaeological evidence in support of the historicity of the Bible is overwhelming! “On the whole … archaeological work has unquestionably strengthened confidence in the reliability of the Scriptural record. More than one archaeologist has found his respect for the Bible increased by the experience of excavation in Palestine. Archaeology has in many cases refuted the views of modern critics.” – Millar Burrows, Professor of Archaeology, Yale University1 Not any one of the multiple…

have more time to advance and specialize in other activities. The Fertile Crescent is further North of the equator, which results in the semi-arid climate that supports the growth and production of the Fertile Crescents people’s main food source, wheat. Wheat has several advantages such as being easy to grow and harvest, high in calories and nutrients, and can be stored up to 5 years allowing the people of the Fertile Crescent to have a food surplus each year. Papua New Guinea, on the…

Sumerian and Israelite Flood Myths The Sumerian and Israelite flood myths share many interesting and specific details, which make the theory that they are related a possibility. There is scientific evidence that supports there a flood took place in the Black Sea nearly seven thousand and six hundred years ago. This was a large-scale catastrophic event caused by the melting of glaciers from the previous ice age. It has been proven that the Black Sea was isolated from the oceans back then by the…

Abstract Located in southern Siberia, just 20 miles north of Mongolia you can find one of Russia’s most mysterious archaeological sites. Por-Bajin, also known as “clay house” in the Tuvan language, is the name of the site, and it is located on a small island in lake Tere-Khol. Although there has been archeological work done at the site, the purpose of Por-Bajin remains unknown. We believe that uncovering the true purpose of this site will give the world a greater understanding of history in…

The Epic Of Gilgamesh is the first known writing. Humans early civilization was Mesopotamia ("between the rivers"), a collection of city-states in and around the Tigris and Euphrates fertile river valley (modern Iraq). The very first Mesopotamian empire was Sumer (2200 B.C.E) and the first city Uruk. Gilgamesh is the greatest surviving epic poem (long narrative poem) of Mesopotamian literature. The author is unknown because the story was passed on orally for generations before it was "fixed" and…