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Ancient desert illustration: Mesopotamian farmers by tents, a well, and green plants, look fearful as armed soldiers approach.

Ancient desert illustration: Mesopotamian farmers by tents, a well, and green plants, look fearful as armed soldiers approach.
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2000 BC. the land is dry. there is a famine. but around the tents of a farmer it is florishing. there is a well of water. lots of green plants. and trees. palm trees. there comes a philistine king. he has an army. the farmer is afraid. so are his kids and women and helpers. Their clothes are mesopotamian. their skincolor is caramel. See more

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