| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| IRAQ | Modern locale of ancient Sumer |
| SYRIA | Modern locale of ancient Palmyra |
| IRAN | Modern locale of ancient Persepolis |
| YEMEN | Modern locale of ancient Sheba |
| IRAQ | Modern locale of ancient Ur |
| ALBANIA | Modern locale of ancient Illyria |
| CROATIA | Modern-day locale of ancient Dalmatia |
| IRAQ | Modern-day locale of ancient Nineveh |
| IRAN | Modern-day locale of ancient Persepolis |
