An amply illustrated book fascinates by explaining what ancient artifacts tell us about the origins of Iraq.

"This splendid work of scholarship . . . sums up with economy and power all that the written record so far deciphered has to tell about the ancient and compleme

In Civilizations of Ancient Iraq, Benjamin and Karen Foster tell the fascinating story of ancient Mesopotamia from the earliest settlements ten thousand years a

The recent reopening of Iraq’s National Museum attracted worldwide attention, underscoring the country’s dual image as both the cradle of civilization and a

Compares the lifestyles of the rich and poor in Mesopotamia, Iraq in ancient times, including their homes, clothing, and food.