Mesopotamian clay maps, dating back 5,000 years, provide a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world’s perception of ...

For centuries, the Garden of Eden has existed on the hazy border between myth and memory. Yet recent developments in ...

Ancient Middle Eastern farmers prioritized grapes over olives, irrigating vineyards to sustain wine despite climate stress.

International scholars find that Bronze and Iron Age farmers proved resilient in the face of climate change, cultivating ...

By the Middle Bronze Age, evidence shows that cultures in the region often enjoyed one crop over the other. Widespread ...

Grape and olive farming traditions have changed through time based on shifts in climate and the needs of the local culture, ...