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Odd Facts From Ancient Civilizations and Arts
The text notes Babylon as ancient capital of Babylonia during Sargon’s era, with ruins near two Iraqi villages and Sanjar in Turkey. It mentions early Chinese jade service items in Metropolitan Museum of Art, iron bars as historic English currency, seven fog types, early Babylonian art predating Egyptian culture, and baccarat likely of Italian origin introduced to France under Charles VIII.
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Babylon
Babylonia
Sargon of Agade
Euphrates
Sanjar
Turkey
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City
Egypt
France
Charles VIII