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The Near East is a term commonly used by archaeologists, geographers and historians, less commonly by journalists and commentators, to refer to the region encompassing the Levant (modern Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon), Turkey, Mesopotamia (Iraq and eastern Syria)). The alternative term Middle East — preferred in political and economic contexts — is not used by Near Eastern archaeologists and historians. An alternative non-Eurocentric designation in recent years has been 'Southwest Asia', although this term has yet to achieve widespread use.
Egypt, although part of the African continent, is generally considered to be part of the Near East region. Its inclusion is due to the substantial interactions it has had with other Near Eastern states throughout ancient, medieval and modern times.
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Mitch_Harper (Mitch Harper) Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:47:57 -0000
@themtn_james do you see us Bates? Were the near the top of the east sideline on the 15 yard line
At location number 2: Espresso Roma Cafe near the UO, 815 East 13th Ave, Eugene from 1:30-3:30 pm. This one is my favorite. #nanowrimo
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At location number 2: Espresso Roma Cafe near the UO, 815 East 13th Ave, Eugene from 1:30-3:30 pm. This one is my favorite. #nanowrimo
@DmoneydaRocstar on the east ... near the ocean . lol'z
HI_imJaz (Jasmine M) Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:13:43 -0000
@DmoneydaRocstar on the east ... near the ocean . lol'z
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