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Middle Eastern History Feature Writer: Neil Gunn

From the earliest civilisations to Biblical times, from the era of the Crusades to the Ottoman Empire and the founding of its modern nations, in times of peace and of conflict, the history of the Middle East is as rich and diverse as any region of the world.

Discover, in these pages, the history of some of the peoples that have made their mark in this vast and influential part of the world. Among them: the Persians, Jews, Arabs and Nabateans.

Explore through the written word, the history of the great cities of this vast region: Jerusalem, Baghdad and Damascus to name but a few.

It’s hoped that over the coming months and years Suite’s writers will provide a unique and valuable record for both students and those simply curious about Middle Eastern history.


Feature Writer Articles in Middle Eastern History

 		Minaret of Jam, a Tribute to the Ghurid Dynasty
The Minaret of Jam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is located at the confluence of the Hari Rud and Jam Rud rivers in Ghor Province in central Afghanistan.
The Gates of Jerusalem
Since Nehemiah's reconstruction of Jerusalem's city walls, the gates to this holy place have had a special significance for Jerusalem's citizens and its many visitors.
The Final Weeks of King Hussein of Jordan
His Majesty King Hussein bin Talal, widely regarded as the 'father' of modern Jordan, died on February 7,1999, after a long illness.
Samarkand – Timur's Royal Capital City
Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a hugely important historical site standing proudly on the ancient Silk Route in what is now modern Uzbekistan.
Cyrus Cylinder – First Charter of Human Rights?
The BBC has recently reported that Iran has threatened to stop cultural co-operation with the British Museum if the Babylonian Cyrus Cylinder is not returned on loan.
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Contributing Articles in Middle Eastern History

 		U.S. Soldiers Capture Saddam Hussein
For nearly a quarter-century, Saddam Hussein ruled over Iraq as a dictator who admired Stalin and modeled his revolutionary regime on that of the feared Soviet tyrant.
Arabs, Iranians, Afghans, Kurds and Pakistanis
Many of our young men are fighting in the Middle East, but who exactly are they fighting for and against and what are the origins of these groups of people?
What are the Satanic Verses?
Salman Rushdie published his novel, "The Satanic Verses," in 1988 and an immediate controversy exploded, causing a death sentence to be pronounced upon his head.
Iraq a Battleground Between Shia and Sunni Islam
Iraq is the historic site of the fight for control of Islam between what is known today as the Sunnis and Shi'ites, the two major branches of the religion.
The Splendours of Islam in Medieval Times
Within the far-flung empire that grew out of the conquests of Islamic armies after the 7th century AD, art, science and scholarship reached brilliant heights.
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