BAAL COMMONS

The ancient world. An open conversation.

A gathering place for archaeology, ancient history, mythology, religion and languages. Bring your curiosity. Share what you discover.

Open to read · Free to joinEvidence welcomed. Respect expected.

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Canaan, Ugarit, Mesopotamia, Anatolia and the histories of their neighbours.

Excavations, discoveries, sites, artifacts and the evidence they preserve.

Gods, myths, temples and religious traditions of the ancient world.

Inscriptions, translations, cuneiform and the languages of antiquity.

Share useful books, research, museum collections, lectures and learning resources.

Ask a question, offer a thoughtful answer, or find a starting point for research.

Introductions, community announcements and feedback about Baal.com.

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