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Sumerian

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  • Bahrain99 views

    Bahrain Was Home to the Ancient, Mysterious Dilmun Civilization

    Often referred to as a 'paradise' in ancient Sumerian texts, Dilmun was a major trading hub linking Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley. Its advanced civilization flourished for thousands of years, leaving behind vast and enigmatic burial mounds.

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  • History91 views

    The World's Oldest Recorded Joke Is A Sumerian Fart Joke From 1900 BC

    The joke reads: "Something which has never occurred since time immemorial; a young woman did not fart in her husband's lap." This demonstrates that toilet humor has a surprisingly long and ancient history.

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