A rare 2,600-year-old Assyrian monument has been found at the ancient city of Nineveh in Iraq. The discovery is a major ...

The Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro is one of the most remarkable architectural achievements of the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC ...

Discovered in the ancient Assyrian Empire, the Nimrud Lens remains at the center of scientific debates about its true ...

Europe can save ancient civilisations and stablise the Middle East. It's an ambitious but achievable target according to Nabil Al Lao, founder of Damascus Opera theatre and a refugee in Italy for more ...

Ancient Egypt has captivated people for centuries, inspiring countless books, documentaries, and blockbuster movies. Yet many of the ideas we take for granted about pharaohs, pyramids, mummies, and ...

Each student became an expert on a specific site in Rome, exploring the history of its construction, how it was built, and engineering principles learned in academic work. From left to right, Colton ...

Many archaeologists believe the famed tower from the Book of Genesis may have had a real historical counterpart in ancient Mesopotamia. The Book of Genesis tells of an ancient city with a tower that ...

Researchers analyzing ancient cuneiform tablets recently unveiled a 4,000-year-old beer receipt — offering a rare glimpse into Mesopotamian beer culture. The news was announced in a University of ...

What a wonderful question! The simple answer is that they relied on centuries of previous observations. Remember, even computers have to be programmed with the right data to produce future times of ...

Ancient engineering marvels never cease to amaze us with their ingenuity and resilience. These structures, crafted with precision, have stood the test of time, showcasing the exceptional skills of ...

A ziggurat (also spelled ziqqurat) was a raised platform with four sloping sides that looked like a tiered pyramid. Ziggurats were common in ancient Mesopotamia (roughly modern Iraq) from around 4,000 ...