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The transition from the the Old Stone Age (Paleolithic) to the New Stone Age (Neolithic) marked a pivotal point the history of mankind. A revolutionary new way of life resulted in new beliefs, cultures, and artwork. The days of primitive rock drawings/carvings gave way to new, more advanced forms of art such as pots and physical structures. The Neolithic era began in modern day Iraq between 9000 to 6000 B.C. The major turning point in human history was that people settled down and developed a…

alternative pop band of the eighties with a touch of Bamboo. The first band line-up in 1985 was: * Ingo Ito: guitars + lead vocals * George DIN: acoustic guitars + lead vocals * Robin Loxley: keyboards They were joined some time later by bass player Susa Lie and live drummer Nick. This five piece band started to do concerts in Berlin and Germany in 1987, starting with a bummer show at a club called "Der geteilte Elektriker" (The Split Electrician). One of their concerts was visited by Heiko…

The first trading posts in Lybia were established by Phoenicians when the merchants of Tyre (current Lebanon) developed commercial relations with the Berber tribes and made treaties with them to ensure their cooperation in the exploitation of raw materials. By the 5th century B.C.E., Carthage, the greatest Phoenician colony, had extended its hegemony across North Africa, where the distinctive civilization of Punic came into being. Punic settlements on the Libyan coast included Oea (later…

sea. Darius commanded his army to prepare for war from all sides of his kingdom though his brother Artabanus warned him of attracting Scythians because of the difficulty of finding them (Herodotus, 140). Despite the advice, Darius led his army from Susa, reached the territory of Chalcedon where the bridge of Bosporus had been made. On the shore of Bosporus, he inscribed the name of all nations which formed his army and rewarded Mandrocles Samian with…

The book of Esther opens up between the fourth and third century B.C in Susa, the capital city of the Persian Empire. The Persian Empire stretched from India to Nubia and was filled with many people. King Ahasuerus was ruler: at the time and after hosting a one hundred and eighty-day wine feast for the nobles he decided to have a second one for the city and its inhabitants. There was wine was in abundance and the guest were having a great time but Queen Vashti refused to parade her beauty…

Has it ever came to mind on how creative writing came to be or ever occurred how one sculpture came to be? Well it began that ancient cultures, such as Stone Age had no way in communicating, but they became creative, they started drawing on walls to tell us stories or when the ancient Egyptian used symbolize to tell laws. As ancient societies lost ways to communicate they found other ways such as telling stories and used documents to tell us what happened as to result they used, creative…

sports, and warfare.” Thus, Alexander became very smart at a young age and continued to gain knowledge throughout his childhood. Also, Alexander conveyed his intelligence throughout his years as a leader. ”Alexander returned to the Persian city of Susa, where he tried to unify his huge empire by taking Darius’s daughter as his second wife and ordering officers to marry Persian women.” (Background essay) In other words, When Alexander wanted something done, he found a way to make sure it happened…

Alexander the Great reached Susa in 324 B.C. In a move to retain leadership and gain more soldiers he tried to combine Persian nobles and Macedonians to create a ruling class. To accomplish this he ordered Macedonians to marry Persian princesses. Then he got rid of the Macedonians which made the Macedonians angry. In hope of pleasing the Macedonians, Alexander the Great killed thirteen Persian leaders. Alexander also tried to unite them at a Thanksgiving Feast in Susa but managed to make matters…

was just, to be able to expose a treacherous man, and ultimately save her people. In the Persian Period there was a king by the name of Xerxes. His kingdom reached from India to Cush and included 127 provinces. Xerxes was ruling from the city of Susa, which was home to his winter palace (Pell p. 5). After three years in power Xerxes threw a lavish party for all of his nobles, officials, and princes. This celebration lasted for 180 days with Xerxes showing off his wealth and power. After the…

to save the Jewish community. Background The story of Esther takes place in Persia during period (486-465 BCE). Due to the Jewish community was in exile and forced to live out of their native Israel. Esther and Mordecai decide to settle in citadel Susa (Esther 1: 2-3) although they enjoy of stable status they still live in captivity. Mordecai, who was Esther’s protector and guardian, raises her with principles and faith to be obedient toward one God. Therefore, their faith and obedience help…