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Ancient Mari: A Glimpse into a Flourishing City-StateMari, an ancient Semitic city-state, sat in modern-day Syria. This city’s ruins lie on a tell near the Euphrates River, not far from Abu Kamal. Mari thrived from 2900 BC to 1759 BC, thanks to its strategic position on trade routes connecting Sumer, Ebla, and the Levant.Rise and…
Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle
Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle: A Fortress of History and LegendKamianets-Podilskyi Castle, known in Ukrainian as Кам’янець-Подільська фортеця, stands as a majestic symbol of Ukraine’s rich medieval heritage. Located in the historic city of Kamianets-Podilskyi, in the region of Podolia, this fortress has witnessed countless historical events and has been a crucial part of various empires.A Rich Historical…
Radomysl Castle
Radomysl Castle: A Historical and Cultural ComplexRadomysl Castle, located in Radomyshl, Ukraine, is a historical and cultural complex. Olha Bohomolets, a Ukrainian doctor and public activist, created it between 2007 and 2011.Historical BackgroundThe castle’s center is an old flour mill. Polish engineer Piekarski built it in the late 19th century. The mill stands on the…
Lubart’s Castle
Lutsk Castle: A Historical Stronghold in UkraineLutsk Castle, also known as Liubart’s Castle or the Upper Castle, stands as a testament to Ukraine’s rich medieval history. Built in the mid-14th century, this fortress became the fortified seat of Liubartas, the last ruler of united Galicia-Volhynia. Today, it is Lutsk’s most prominent landmark, even featuring on…
Olesko Castle
Olesko Castle: A Historic Gem in UkraineOlesko Castle (Ukrainian: Олеський замок, Polish: Zamek w Olesku) stands proudly within the borders of Zolochiv Raion, Ukraine. This historic fortress first appeared in records from 1390, when Pope Boniface IX granted Olesko and Tustan to a Catholic bishop of Halych. Located about seventy-five kilometers from Lviv, it is…
Gusir Höyük
Gusir Höyük: An OverviewGusir Höyük is a prehistoric settlement that will be inundated by the Ilısu Dam reservoir. The site will be covered by 20 meters of water upon the project’s completion. Discovered in 1989 during the Tigris-Euphrates Archaeological Reconnaissance Project, it was initially named Güzir Höyük.While the exact beginnings of Gusir Höyük remain under…