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world5 months ago

Debate Over Palestinian Statehood Amid Gaza Crisis

The article discusses the 109-year-old Sykes-Picot Agreement and its lingering impact on Middle Eastern geopolitics, highlighting recent moves by Britain and France to recognize a Palestinian state. These decisions are framed as both a response to current crises in Gaza and an acknowledgment of historical injustices, such as the Balfour Declaration and colonial legacies. Experts view these recognitions as attempts by former colonial powers to address their past roles and influence in the region, despite the potential for prolonging conflicts.

via The New York Times|
#britain#france#middle-east-history
archaeology1 year ago

Spy Satellites Uncover Ancient Iraqi Battlefield

Declassified 1970s U.S. spy satellite images have helped a British-Iraqi archaeological team identify the site of the historic Battle of al-Qadisiyah in Iraq, a decisive seventh-century conflict that facilitated the spread of Islam. The site, located near Kufa, was identified using remote sensing techniques and confirmed by ground surveys, revealing features like a trench and fortresses. This discovery is part of a broader effort to document endangered archaeological sites in Iraq, a region rich in history but affected by decades of conflict.

via ABC News|
#archaeology#battle-of-al-qadisiyah#iraq
archaeology1 year ago

Declassified Spy Images Uncover Ancient Iraqi Battle Site

A British-Iraqi archaeological team has identified the site of the historic Battle of al-Qadisiyah in Iraq using declassified 1970s U.S. spy satellite images. The battle, fought in the 630s AD between Arab Muslims and the Sassanid Persian army, was pivotal in the spread of Islam. The site, located in southern Najaf, Iraq, features a trench, fortresses, and an ancient river, matching historical descriptions. This discovery is part of a broader effort to document endangered archaeological sites in the region, amid a resurgence of archaeological activity in Iraq.

via CBS News|
#archaeology#battle-of-al-qadisiyah#iraq