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Ancient Middle East

The ancient Middle East gave rise to some of the greatest empires in human history, including Mesopotamia, Babylonia, the Persian Empire and the Byzantine Empire.

Attila (395-453), also known as Attila the Hun. Ruler of the Huns from 434 until his death in 453. Colord engraving. (Photo by: Prisma/UIG via Getty Images)

Attila

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Babylonia

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Byzantine Empire

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Jerusalem

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Masada

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Mesopotamia

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Palmyra

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Persian Empire

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Petra

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Silk Road

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Sumer

The invention of written language replaced the oral tradition and allowed civilizations to store and share knowledge.

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