earthy matter, fine sand, or the like carried by moving or running water and deposited as a sediment.

the artificial application of water to land to assist in the production of crops.

a sovereign state consisting of an autonomous city and, especially historically, any dependent settlements or territories.

the doctrine of or belief in more than one god or in many gods.

A temple of Sumerian origin in the form of a pyramidal tower, consisting of a number of stories and having about the outside a broad ascent winding round the structure, presenting the appearance of a series of terraces.

composed of slim triangular or wedge-shaped elements, as the characters used in writing by the ancient Akkadians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and others.

a person who serves as a professional copyist, especially one who made copies of manuscripts before the invention of printing.

noting or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usually centered upon a hero, in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style.

a government under an emperor or empress.

a gift, testimonial, compliment, or the like, given as due or in acknowledgment of gratitude or esteem.

an administrative division or unit of a country.

a group of travelers, as merchants or pilgrims, journeying together for safety in passing through deserts, hostile territory, etc.

an expert in astronomy; a scientific observer of the celestial bodies.

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Silt	earthy matter, fine sand, or the like carried by moving or running water and deposited as a sediment.
Irrigation	the artificial application of water to land to assist in the production of crops.
Surplus	Surplus
City-state	a sovereign state consisting of an autonomous city and, especially historically, any dependent settlements or territories.
Polytheism	the doctrine of or belief in more than one god or in many gods.
Ziggurat	A temple of Sumerian origin in the form of a pyramidal tower, consisting of a number of stories and having about the outside a broad ascent winding round the structure, presenting the appearance of a series of terraces.
Cuneiform	composed of slim triangular or wedge-shaped elements, as the characters used in writing by the ancient Akkadians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and others.
Scribe	a person who serves as a professional copyist, especially one who made copies of manuscripts before the invention of printing.
Epic	noting or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usually centered upon a hero, in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style.
Empire	a government under an emperor or empress.
Tribute	a gift, testimonial, compliment, or the like, given as due or in acknowledgment of gratitude or esteem.
Province	an administrative division or unit of a country.
Caravan	a group of travelers, as merchants or pilgrims, journeying together for safety in passing through deserts, hostile territory, etc.
Astronomer	an expert in astronomy; a scientific observer of the celestial bodies.

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