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2003-12-06 Arabia

Bahrain to mark Dilmun civilisation discovery next year

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2003-12-06 14:22|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Bahrain kinda of a natural spot for an early trading civ. With the sea level lower they may not have needed the causeway.

Posted by Shipman 2003-12-6 2:45:05 PM|| 2003-12-6 2:45:05 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Gilgamesh arrived in Dilmun and asked Utu Napishtim: "What is the meaning of life?" Utu Napishtim gave him beer.

Are they sure Utu wasn't Irish?

Posted by Charles 2003-12-6 3:43:47 PM|| 2003-12-6 3:43:47 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 the Gilgamesh has a great story about the seduction of Enkidu; basically they got a woman to stand in front of him and strip

Christine Aguilara call your office.

Posted by mhw 2003-12-6 9:30:36 PM|| 2003-12-6 9:30:36 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 english translation: Dilbert Civilization

Posted by Frank G 2003-12-6 9:45:59 PM|| 2003-12-6 9:45:59 PM|| Front Page Top

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