Ancient middle east

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Across
  1. 3. Pharaoh known for pyramids
  2. 7. Empire known for archers
  3. 8. Sumerian writing system
  4. 9. Major city in Phoenicia
  5. 11. Road Historic trade route
  6. 13. Ancient Middle Eastern spice
  7. 14. Ancient Mesopotamian city
  8. 15. Inventor of the wheel
  9. 17. Symbol of ancient Egyptian power
  10. 20. Trade city on the Red Sea
  11. 22. Goddess of love
  12. 24. Structures for water management
  13. 25. Ancient Persian religion
  14. 26. Canaanite god of storm
Down
  1. 1. Babylonian astronomer
  2. 2. Ancient language of the Akkadians
  3. 4. First written law code
  4. 5. Ancient script on Rosetta Stone
  5. 6. of Gilgamesh Mesopotamian flood story
  6. 10. Ancient civilization near the Tigris
  7. 12. Capital of ancient Persia
  8. 13. Biblical figure who led Exodus
  9. 16. River of ancient Egypt
  10. 18. Ancient trade city in Arabia
  11. 19. Capital of the Byzantine Empire
  12. 21. Fertile region between rivers
  13. 23. Site of the Hanging Gardens