‘Everything is better than before’: How Syria is reopening to tourists
Syria’s status as a classic Middle East tourist definition was shredded by civil war. Visitors are now beginning to return, ...
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How A Beautiful Roman City Was Forgotten In The Desert For Centuries
Timgad is a mysterious city located in the heart of the Sahara that was once bustling with Roman life – … Continue reading ...
Why there’s a huge collection of vintage cars stored in the middle of the desert
A vast and eccentric collection of everything from vintage Rolls-Royces to an entire house relocated from Syria, the Sheikh ...
Forget the Petra of Indiana Jones fame, Saudi Arabia’s Hegra is a must-see alternative to Jordan’s attraction
With none of the crowds but much of the mystique of Jordan's magnificent Petra facades, Hegra in Saudi Arabia is the place ...
In one devastated Syrian suburb, the only sign of life is the gravedigger
The former rebel stronghold of Jobar points to the challenges facing the new government as it embarks on rebuilding a broken ...
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Why Was the Ancient Greek City of Hadrianopolis Suddenly Abandoned?
Archaeologists believe they will soon solve the mystery regarding the ancient Greek city of Hadrianopolis which was suddenly abandoned.
Man ransacks altar at St. Peter’s Basilica, knocking over candelabra worth thousands of dollars
A man has caused minor damage at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican after jumping onto the main altar and knocking over 19th ...
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Why Ancient Roman Concrete Lasted Thousands of Years
The ancient Romans were great builders, especially known for their aqueducts. These are still standing today because they ...
Nubian kings ruled Egypt for less than 100 years. Their influence lasted centuries.
Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, ...
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Ancient artifacts unearthed in Iraq shed light on hidden history of Mesopotamia
Researchers made the new discoveries during field work at the Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan. The research provides insights into regional heritage and fills gaps in knowledge about how ancient ...
Historic landmarks in Iraq’s Mosul are reopening as the city heals from Islamic State devastation
For over 850 years, the leaning minaret of the Great Mosque of al-Nuri stood as an iconic landmark in the Iraqi city of Mosul ...
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Ancient Roman Papyrus Details Stunning Forgery Case in Exquisite Detail
The world of the Roman Empire was not just one of legions, emperors, and conquests — it was also a world of legal disputes, ...