Ali Bnayan
Najaf, Iraq
Ali Bnayan is a journalist based in various cities of Iraq.
Seen in The National, Newsabah
Wrestling and Boxing in Ancient Iraq
Reporting style, Informative: The text is largely factual but includes some interpretative statements about the significance of ancient sports.
Ancient Iraqis were pioneers in various sports, including wrestling and boxing, long before these activities were known in Greece. These sports were not only physical activities but also had religious and cultural significance. Evidence from archaeological finds, such as cylinder seals and bronze statues, indicates that these sports were practiced as early as the third millennium BCE. The epic of Gilgamesh also references wrestling, highlighting its historical importance. The text underscores the advanced and diverse nature of ancient Iraqi civilization.