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Mesopotamia
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Mesopotamia (ุจูุงุฏ ุงูุฑุงูุฏูู): An ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean, primarily in present-day Iraq. Known as the “Cradle of Civilization,” it was home to some of the earliest human civilizations, including the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians, and is credited with many significant developments in writing, law, and urbanization.
Combining Arabic with ceramics – a teacher’s story
Learning Arabic can be tough, especially with its tricky alphabet. Reginald Hefner, an Arabic teacher at York College, found a fun way to motivate his students by combining Arabic learning with ceramics and having them create personalized mugs. A hands-on approach that kept students engaged and excited.
An algorithm to find the ancient meaning of Arabic words
Reading old Arabic texts is often frustrating because you can't find the words in the dictionary. With the right tools and a clever approach, we can research what the words might have meant in certain periods. There are two fantastic databases for this task: The Doha and Sharjah Historical Arabic Dictionaries
What is the connection between Immanuel Kant and the Basmala?
The German philosopher Immanuel Kant is one of the most important representatives of the Enlightenment. To date, it is unclear why the "Basmala" was written on the invitation to the ceremonial awarding of his doctorate. Let's see what happened.
Who invented the Arabic typewriter (keyboard)?
The Arabic keyboard we use today was invented in 1899 by two men who almost simultaneously worked on an Arabic typewriter: Selim Haddad and Philippe Waked.
Conditional clauses in Arabic: step-by-step breakdown
This article introduces Arabic conditional sentences, exploring their structure, essential elements, and specific grammatical rules over a three-part series focused on their complexities.
Semitic languages: Tracing the term and its history
The term Semitic Language was invented by a German scholar in 1781: August Ludwig von Schlรถzer.
