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Endangered Archaeology in the Middle East & North Africa

By: Grace Friar/Arab America Contributing Writer The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO, seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture. The general public knows about world-famous UNESCO sites like the Taj Mahal, the Great Barrier Reef, the Acropolis, and many more as they reflect the greatest … Continued

Peleset, Philistine, and the Etymology of the Holy Land

By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer The etymology of the name Palestine is debated among scholars of the Ancient Near East. After combing through a variety of sources, it is easy to understand why coming to a conclusion can be difficult. Peleset The most sound connection is to the word ‘peleset,’ represented as ‘p-r-s-t’ in … Continued

Why Thinking That Aliens Built the Pyramids Is Problematic

By Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer It’s a weeknight, 9:57 PM to be precise, and you’re flipping through channels trying to find something to watch. As you scroll past Iron Chef, Law and Order, and the constant stream of South Park, something different catches your eyes. The History Channel is playing Ancient Aliens; intrigued, you … Continued

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