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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 ...
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There are Rivers in the Sky
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Iraq ferry sinking: 'Nearly 100 dead' in Tigris river
The ferry was on its way to this tourist island upstream from the city centre Almost 100 people are reported to have died after a ferry sank in the Tigris river in Iraq's city of Mosul.
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Mosul: A city still in ruins, two years after defeat of IS
The Old City on the western side of the River Tigris was the heart and soul of Mosul. Now, it lies in ruins. The streets were largely deserted apart from a handful of people and bulldozers.
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Falling waters of Euphrates, Tigris rivers reveal submerged archaeological sites
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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In Turkey, a power play will leave ancient towns underwater
The ancient town of Hasankeyf sits on the bank of the Tigris River. The Ilısu Dam will cause the river to rise some 200 feet, submerging this modern café, the ruins of the 900-year-old bridge ...
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What was food like in the early Islamic civilisation?
The River Tigris in Baghdad was used for trade, travel and irrigation (watering crops). The River Tigris in Baghdad was used for trade, travel and irrigation (watering crops). Many trade routes ...