The tapestry of power in a Mesopotamian city

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Information gleaned from the excavation of the Mesopotamian city of Mashkan-shapir in Iraq disputes the commonly-held belief that ancient cities were centralized and had authoritarian social structures. Analysis of artifacts indicates that the overall organization of the city was not centralized and that religion and politics were not that important.

Social aspects, Antiquities, Iraq, Archaeological expeditions, Civilization, Ancient, Ancient civilization

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Congo city

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Attention to details make the Congo Gorilla Forest in the Bronx Zoo in New York City, NY, almost as real as an authentic African rain forest. Meandering, natural trails are created through high technology, such as mushrooms lit by fiber optics,

Exhibitions, New York, New York, Recreation, Bronx Zoo

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Inner-city violence: the U.S. military tries to prepare for urban warfare

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The US military has launched a program to test modern concepts and technologies designed for urban warfare. Under the program, soldiers will be trained to stay alive while concurrently maintaining the safety of both civilians and cities.

Planning, Training, Military aspects, Cities and towns, Tactics, Military tactics, United States. Department of Defense

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