Gender-ambiguous people in ancient Mesopotamia were powerful and important members of society more than four millennia ago.

Today, trans people face politicization of their lives and vilification from politicians, media and parts of broader society.

The Great Ziggurat of Ur dedicated to the Moon god. Ziggurats were massive structure typical for Mesopotamia. Sumerians believed that the gods lived in the temple at the top of the ziggurats. Woods ...