Mesopotamia is growing again! A very warm welcome to all our new neighbors; we do so hope you enjoy your time in our great world. Should you need assistance, please contact your world Scribes: Caileadair Etana and Tiglath ApilSin.

Did You Know...?

There were two classes of physicians in Mesopotamia; they were the asu(m) who provided technical care, and the asipu(m) who provided magical treatment.

Scribal Changes for Mesopotamia

Our two veteran Scribes, Voluptua Amytas and Apiladey ApilSin retired on Sunday, November 7th. They now are venerable Scriba Emeritus!! Woohoo!! We salute these two wonderful members of our world for the super-fabulous job they've performed with their talents, creativity, humor, and friendliness over the past couple of years. They have most definitely made Mesopotamia a great place to live here in AncientWorlds. Kudos to you both and our deepest thanks!! Its also a relief and a joy to know they will both be staying on with us (as if I'd let either slip away! *grin*).

Coming in to take on a term as Scribe for Mesopotamia is the irrepressible, warm-hearted, and funny Tiglath ApilSin! Welcome onboard the team, Tiggy!! We know you'll be a great asset to us. By the way, you can also find our "Tiggy" bartending over in the Orient at the Kublai Khantina as Kenji Ashikaga. As Laurels Curius put it: "Who says bartending can't take you to the top?" *grin*

New Mesopotamian Group!

A new group is currently forming that focuses on learning the various Mesopotamian languages. Please feel free to stop in and visit É-DUB-BA-A. Haum Cyaxeres and Kalal Ubaratutu are your hosts and instructors. Currently, lessons are being created for the Sumerian language.

Welcome back, Marduk Hammurabi!

A very warm welcome to Marduk on his return to AW. He's been graciously keeping us up-to-date on various archaeological news in our historical thread: Recent Archaeological Discoveries in the Near East. Please stop in to read his posts and don't forget to visit his bitum or even buy him a bowl of kash at the Kash Bowl. :)

City State Project Status

Have you seen this veiled woman?

Last we heard, our esteemed neighbor, Leah Enkidu, was leaving graffiti on some big wall over in the Orient. If you do see her, please send her home before the panda eats her or the Evil Emperor locks her up in a deep, dark dungeon. *wink*

Web Wandering

Fascinated by Phoenicia? Then we'd like to recommend A Bequest Unearthed -- "World's largest compilation of Phoenician resources, essays & studies on the web".

Helpful Links for New Citizens

• Our Welcoming Committee
• Our Announcements
• New? Introduce Yourself Here!
• Arachne's Web FAQ
• A Beginner's Guide to AW

Featured Articles: Tyrian King List - Apiladey ApilSin
Wine in Mesopotamia - Leah Enkidu

Group Spotlight: Wander into colorful and exotic realms of storytelling and roleplaying at our featured group, West of Eden! Cymbeline's Folly, the Maid of Nippur, and the Barbarian Queen are just some of the ongoing stories written by the talented and creative members of this wonderful group.

Member Spotlight: Debonair and dashing is our fellow Mesopotamian, Kadinkadinka Enkidu! He is active in several groups and a wonderful roleplayer with a bit of the mischiefmaker in him. *grin* Please stop in and visit him today.

Featured Location: Tyre is in our City State "spotlight" this month! It is one of the most illustrious of ancient Phoenicia's cities and has a fascinating history which includes the production of the famous purple dye known as "Tyrian purple"--the color reserved for royalty.