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Drought Reveals A Stunning Ancient Palace In A Dried-Up Water Reservoir In Iraq

Kemune Palace was part of the mysterious Mittani Empire that ruled Syria and northern Mesopotamia thousands of years ago.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 2, 2025

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Drought Reveals A Stunning Ancient Palace In A Dried-Up Water Reservoir In Iraq

Kemune Palace was part of the mysterious Mittani Empire that ruled Syria and northern Mesopotamia thousands of years ago.

By Natasha Ishak • January 2, 2025

1,500-Year-Old Shipwreck Filled With 10,000 Ceramic Plates Discovered Off The Coast Of Türkiye

Dating to the fifth century C.E., the ship is believed to have sunk during a storm while transporting its massive load of ceramics across the Aegean Sea.

By Amber Morgan • Dec 23, 2024

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1,500-Year-Old Shipwreck Filled With 10,000 Ceramic Plates Discovered Off The Coast Of Türkiye

Dating to the fifth century C.E., the ship is believed to have sunk during a storm while transporting its massive load of ceramics across the Aegean Sea.

By Amber Morgan • December 23, 2024

23 Photos Taken Inside Burj Al Babas, The Turkish Ghost Town Of Fairytale Castles

Hundreds of nearly-identical castles were built onto the Turkish hillside at Burj al Babas — but not a soul lives there.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 13, 2024

23 Photos Taken Inside Burj Al Babas, The Turkish Ghost Town Of Fairytale Castles

Hundreds of nearly-identical castles were built onto the Turkish hillside at Burj al Babas — but not a soul lives there.

By Erin Kelly • December 13, 2024

Archaeologists In Türkiye Think They’ve Uncovered The Tomb Of Saint Nicholas, The Inspiration For Santa Claus

Researchers excavating at the Church of Saint Nicholas in Demre, Türkiye believe they may have found his burial, finally settling the centuries-old mystery surrounding his resting place.

By Amber Morgan • Dec 12, 2024

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Archaeologists In Türkiye Think They’ve Uncovered The Tomb Of Saint Nicholas, The Inspiration For Santa Claus

Researchers excavating at the Church of Saint Nicholas in Demre, Türkiye believe they may have found his burial, finally settling the centuries-old mystery surrounding his resting place.

By Amber Morgan • December 12, 2024

A Scientist Thinks These Ancient Roman Nails May Have Been Used To Crucify Jesus Christ

The two nails are believed to be from the tomb of the high priest who handed Jesus over to Pontius Pilate.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 9, 2024

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A Scientist Thinks These Ancient Roman Nails May Have Been Used To Crucify Jesus Christ

The two nails are believed to be from the tomb of the high priest who handed Jesus over to Pontius Pilate.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 9, 2024

Where Was Jesus Born? Inside The Lingering Mysteries Of The Nativity

The Bible states that Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, but religious scholars continue to debate the Christian Messiah's exact birthplace, with other candidates including Nazareth and Jerusalem.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 5, 2024

Where Was Jesus Born? Inside The Lingering Mysteries Of The Nativity

The Bible states that Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, but religious scholars continue to debate the Christian Messiah's exact birthplace, with other candidates including Nazareth and Jerusalem.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 5, 2024

5,000-Year-Old Structures Discovered In Iraq Provide Evidence Of The First-Known Government Collapse In History

Ruins of the 4th-millennium B.C.E settlement at Shakhi Kora in Iraq have revealed the rise of centralized government — and then its sudden and apparently deliberate dismantling.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 5, 2024

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5,000-Year-Old Structures Discovered In Iraq Provide Evidence Of The First-Known Government Collapse In History

Ruins of the 4th-millennium B.C.E settlement at Shakhi Kora in Iraq have revealed the rise of centralized government — and then its sudden and apparently deliberate dismantling.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 5, 2024

Archaeologists Have Uncovered History’s Oldest Known Alphabetic Writing On Cylinders Found In A 4,400-Year-Old Syrian Tomb

During a 16-year archaeological excavation at Tell Umm-el Marra, researchers from Johns Hopkins University uncovered four clay cylinders featuring what appears to be the first alphabetic writing in history.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 26, 2024

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Archaeologists Have Uncovered History’s Oldest Known Alphabetic Writing On Cylinders Found In A 4,400-Year-Old Syrian Tomb

During a 16-year archaeological excavation at Tell Umm-el Marra, researchers from Johns Hopkins University uncovered four clay cylinders featuring what appears to be the first alphabetic writing in history.

By Austin Harvey • November 26, 2024

A 1,600-Year-Old Amulet Depicting Solomon Spearing The Devil Was Discovered In Türkiye

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Hadrianopolis in Türkiye uncovered a 1,600-year-old pendant depicting Solomon riding on horseback and attacking the Devil alongside an inscription that reads, "Our Lord defeated evil."

By Amber Morgan • Nov 15, 2024

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A 1,600-Year-Old Amulet Depicting Solomon Spearing The Devil Was Discovered In Türkiye

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Hadrianopolis in Türkiye uncovered a 1,600-year-old pendant depicting Solomon riding on horseback and attacking the Devil alongside an inscription that reads, "Our Lord defeated evil."

By Amber Morgan • November 15, 2024

4,000-Year-Old Walled Town Found In The Saudi Arabian Desert At The Khaybar Oasis

Located in northern Saudi Arabia, the Bronze Age city of al-Natah offers rare insights into early urbanization, social structures, and trade networks in the Arabian Peninsula.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 5, 2024

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4,000-Year-Old Walled Town Found In The Saudi Arabian Desert At The Khaybar Oasis

Located in northern Saudi Arabia, the Bronze Age city of al-Natah offers rare insights into early urbanization, social structures, and trade networks in the Arabian Peninsula.

By Amber Morgan • November 5, 2024