Syrians are once again picnicking and smoking shisha amid the ruins of ancient Palmyra, once desecrated by jihadists but ...

The action comes after the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism was alerted to the upcoming auction of ancient coins by the CNG Auction House, which includes items believed to ...

A little further south, at the foot of Mount Olympus (the most sacred site in Ancient Greece) is Dion, where Alexander made ...

Ancient DNA analysis provides new insights into our linguistic roots. Where did the Indo-European language family originate?

Situated within the "golden triangle" formed by Shiraz, Yazd, and Isfahan, Abarkuh is known for its historical sites, including an iconic 4,000-year-old cypress tree.

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A little further south, at the foot of Mount Olympus (the most sacred site in Ancient Greece) is Dion, where Alexander made sacrifices to the god Zeus before setting out for Persia. And east of ...

After becoming the King of Macedon at the age of 20 in 336 BCE, Alexander spent only two years in Europe. He defeated and ...

ancient Persia's capital in what is now Iran. Much has been written about the Macedonian general and his empire, but how much do you really know? Take our quiz to find out. If you need a hint ...

This list only included regional sites known ... of the ancient world were destroyed, or there is even some debate as to whether some existed: Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Iran.

By 1600 b.c., less than one in 20 bones found at sites in the Levant typically come from pigs, and most of those appear to be ...