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The Levant's Golden Frown

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(Image source: Wikimedia Commons) Ancient Egypt had the undisputed and exclusive legacy of the entire Africa till it fell under the colossus of Empire, and became colonies. Not only did the power tilt, but a culture was almost erased. A ton of sand upon a magnificent bust in marble.  From it, emerged the nation states- Egypt, a weak shadow of its ancient counterpart, and Ethiopia and Sudan- like impoverished cousins from the lineage of mighty patriarchs.  Iran went through a similar fate. The formidable Persia, one of the largest Empires in human history, transformed into economically weak Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Greece, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, and even Egypt. Persia had surpassed Egypt in empire-building by swallowing Egypt too. Yet, the colony era humbled them and rid them of many parts of a proud heritage. Stripped and paraded before an alien tribe. Looted and ground to earth beneath its crusading feet.    Persia, though non-existent, survives ...

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