- the Near East
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noun
Derived word:
Near Eastern
adjective
English dictionary. 2014.
the Near East
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Classical authorities on the ancient Near East — Before the decipherment of cuneiform text, knowledge of the history of the ancient Near East was mostly dependent upon classical authorities. This history, however, was scanty and questionable.BerossusHad the native history of Berossus survived,… … Wikipedia
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