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Etymological Exploration: The Religious Language, Aramaic

October 11, 2023

By Maryem Bouatlaoui

By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Origins of Aramaic Aramaic originates from the Arameans, an ethnic group native to Syria and southern Turkey. People spoke Aramaic all throughout the Mesopotamia and Levant region including Assyrians, Babylonians, and Phonecians. Aramaic also served as the official language of the region’s administration for centuries. Old Aramaic … Continued

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June 23, 2020

By Emily Tain

By Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer Most high school and university students can recognize the Classics as the study of ancient and classical Rome and Greece. Few, however, know much about the rest of the Mediterranean during the ancient and classical periods. While some high school curricula may briefly gloss over Ancient Egypt and call … Continued

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