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This Ancient Walled City In Yemen Is Known As 'Manhattan of the Desert'
Shibam, known as "Manhattan of the Desert," is a Yemeni city celebrated for its mud-brick skyscrapers, earning UNESCO World Heritage status alongside Sanaa and Zabid for their unique architecture.
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Ancient Trade Symbols on Cylinder Seals: Key to Proto-Cuneiform and the Roots of Writing
Researchers have highlighted the influence of ancient Mesopotamian trade symbols on cylinder seals in shaping the earliest forms of writing. These symbols, used in trade transactions, may have evolved into proto-cuneiform, marking a key cognitive shift from image-based to structured writing in early cities like Uruk. The findings aim to bridge unde...
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First Dinosaur Fossils Unearthed in Hong Kong’s Port Island, Revealing Ancient History
In a groundbreaking find, Hong Kong scientists uncovered the city’s first dinosaur fossils on Port Island. The fossils are believed to date back to the Cretaceous period, representing a significant step for local palaeontology. The fossils will be displayed at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre for public viewing, while Port Island remains t...
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Ancient Maya City Valeriana Discovered in Mexico with Over 6,600 Structures
Researchers have discovered the ancient Maya city of Valeriana in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula using lidar technology. This city, located in east-central Campeche, includes over 6,600 structures, such as temple pyramids and plazas, dating back to the Classic period (250-900 AD). The team, led by archaeologist Luke Auld-Thomas, repurposed existing li...
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Israel Strikes Lebanon's UNESCO World Heritage Site City 'Tyre'
Israeli strikes on Wednesday pounded Lebanon's Tyre, an ancient coastal city which boasts a UNESCO World Heritage site, leaving swathes of its centre in ruins.
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12 Historical Cities In India That Exist Since Ancient Times
These popular ancient cities of India give a peek into the history and take you back through time.
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Pompeii Newly Uncovered Skeletons Reveal Agonising Final Moments
Archaeologists have uncovered the skeletons of a man and a woman in Pompeii, offering new insights into the tragic events of the city's destruction during the Mount Vesuvius eruption in A.D. 79. The skeletons were found in a small room, with the woman's remains discovered near valuable items including gold coins and a pair of gold-and-pearl earring...
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Now, Shop Owners In This Madhya Pradesh Town Directed To Display Names
The BJP-ruled Ujjain Municipal Corporation on Saturday directed shop owners to display their names and mobile numbers outside their establishments in the ancient city, a directive coming on the heels of a similar order by the BJP government in UP for
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Manushi Chhillar's Escape To The Ancient City Of Petra Makes Us Want To Explore It Too
Manushi Chhillar explores the city of Petra and it is true-blue travel goals
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Sat Pic From US-Based Agency Shows Ram Temple In Ayodhya
Ayodhya, the ancient city steeped in history and culture, has been thrust into the spotlight once again with the recent inauguration of the grand Ram Temple.
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"My Dream To Be In Ayodhya": Israeli Envoy As He Visits Ram Mandir In Mumbai
As Ayodhya celebrated the return of Shri Ram to his avowed birthplace, with celebratory chants and drumrolls echoing in the ancient city, the Consul General of Israel to Midwest India, Kobbi Shoshani, paid a visit to Shree Ram Mandir in Mumbai.
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Huge Ancient Lost Cities Found In Amazon Rainforest
Archaeologists have discovered the largest and oldest network of pre-Hispanic cities ever found in the Amazon rainforest, revealing a 2,500-year-old lost civilisation of farmers.
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Watch: Elon Musk Visits The Pantheon In Rome, Shares Incredible View Of The City At Night
The Pantheon, a former Roman temple, is one of the best-preserved monuments of ancient Rome.
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"Atlantis Of The East": A Perfectly Preserved 600-Year-Old City In China
It is possible to visit the hidden world but expeditions are allowed only for those people who have proven experience in diving, especially in deep water.
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Most Shocking Side Of Ancient Slavery: Inside Pompeii's "Prison Bakery"
Archaeologists excavating the ancient Roman city of Pompeii have uncovered a "prison bakery" where slaves and blindfolded donkeys were kept locked up underground to grind grain for bread, officials said this week.
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This Ancient Walled City In Yemen Is Known As 'Manhattan of the Desert'
Shibam, known as "Manhattan of the Desert," is a Yemeni city celebrated for its mud-brick skyscrapers, earning UNESCO World Heritage status alongside Sanaa and Zabid for their unique architecture.
-
Ancient Trade Symbols on Cylinder Seals: Key to Proto-Cuneiform and the Roots of Writing
Researchers have highlighted the influence of ancient Mesopotamian trade symbols on cylinder seals in shaping the earliest forms of writing. These symbols, used in trade transactions, may have evolved into proto-cuneiform, marking a key cognitive shift from image-based to structured writing in early cities like Uruk. The findings aim to bridge unde...
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First Dinosaur Fossils Unearthed in Hong Kong’s Port Island, Revealing Ancient History
In a groundbreaking find, Hong Kong scientists uncovered the city’s first dinosaur fossils on Port Island. The fossils are believed to date back to the Cretaceous period, representing a significant step for local palaeontology. The fossils will be displayed at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre for public viewing, while Port Island remains t...
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Ancient Maya City Valeriana Discovered in Mexico with Over 6,600 Structures
Researchers have discovered the ancient Maya city of Valeriana in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula using lidar technology. This city, located in east-central Campeche, includes over 6,600 structures, such as temple pyramids and plazas, dating back to the Classic period (250-900 AD). The team, led by archaeologist Luke Auld-Thomas, repurposed existing li...
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Israel Strikes Lebanon's UNESCO World Heritage Site City 'Tyre'
Israeli strikes on Wednesday pounded Lebanon's Tyre, an ancient coastal city which boasts a UNESCO World Heritage site, leaving swathes of its centre in ruins.
-
12 Historical Cities In India That Exist Since Ancient Times
These popular ancient cities of India give a peek into the history and take you back through time.
-
Pompeii Newly Uncovered Skeletons Reveal Agonising Final Moments
Archaeologists have uncovered the skeletons of a man and a woman in Pompeii, offering new insights into the tragic events of the city's destruction during the Mount Vesuvius eruption in A.D. 79. The skeletons were found in a small room, with the woman's remains discovered near valuable items including gold coins and a pair of gold-and-pearl earring...
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Now, Shop Owners In This Madhya Pradesh Town Directed To Display Names
The BJP-ruled Ujjain Municipal Corporation on Saturday directed shop owners to display their names and mobile numbers outside their establishments in the ancient city, a directive coming on the heels of a similar order by the BJP government in UP for
-
Manushi Chhillar's Escape To The Ancient City Of Petra Makes Us Want To Explore It Too
Manushi Chhillar explores the city of Petra and it is true-blue travel goals
-
Sat Pic From US-Based Agency Shows Ram Temple In Ayodhya
Ayodhya, the ancient city steeped in history and culture, has been thrust into the spotlight once again with the recent inauguration of the grand Ram Temple.
-
"My Dream To Be In Ayodhya": Israeli Envoy As He Visits Ram Mandir In Mumbai
As Ayodhya celebrated the return of Shri Ram to his avowed birthplace, with celebratory chants and drumrolls echoing in the ancient city, the Consul General of Israel to Midwest India, Kobbi Shoshani, paid a visit to Shree Ram Mandir in Mumbai.
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Huge Ancient Lost Cities Found In Amazon Rainforest
Archaeologists have discovered the largest and oldest network of pre-Hispanic cities ever found in the Amazon rainforest, revealing a 2,500-year-old lost civilisation of farmers.
-
Watch: Elon Musk Visits The Pantheon In Rome, Shares Incredible View Of The City At Night
The Pantheon, a former Roman temple, is one of the best-preserved monuments of ancient Rome.
-
"Atlantis Of The East": A Perfectly Preserved 600-Year-Old City In China
It is possible to visit the hidden world but expeditions are allowed only for those people who have proven experience in diving, especially in deep water.
-
Most Shocking Side Of Ancient Slavery: Inside Pompeii's "Prison Bakery"
Archaeologists excavating the ancient Roman city of Pompeii have uncovered a "prison bakery" where slaves and blindfolded donkeys were kept locked up underground to grind grain for bread, officials said this week.
