Even though archaeological and scientific tools have discovered much about these ancient civilizations, including facts about their daily lives, religions, and habits, many "disappearances" remain ...

This librarian wanted to know much more about the organisation of knowledge in Ashurbanipal's library, as there is a fair ...

A vast library was assembled in Assyria by King Ashurbanipal, who ruled ancient Mesopotamia about 2,700 years ago. The ...

When the Foundation Stone sees the Kaab’a approaching, it shall cry out, “Peace be to the great guest”. (Zev Vilnay, Legends of Jerusalem) The Muslim Kaab’a in Mecca was a very ancient ruined holy ...

Some 2,600 years after his death, the King of Assyria has been the subject of a ... in part thanks to many letters that were also uncovered from the ruins of Nineveh. We know, for example, that ...

Don’t miss the Assyrian monasteries or Dara (Mesopotamian ruins) outside town. Reward spotlight: You’ll find Hilton properties in Gaziantep, Sanliurfa and Mardin, making it a reliable choice ...

Ten years ago, during the Armenian genocide's centenary mass, Pope Francis acknowledged it as the "first genocide of the ...

And if archaeology hadn't emerged in the 18th century, many of these civilizations would have become permanently lost to time ...

The biggest city in the Sahel has been ransacked and left in ruins. War erupted in Sudan's capital Khartoum in April 2023 and sent millions searching for safety. The city was quickly captured by ...

Princess Diana’s childhood home - the Royals’ Norfolk estate in Park House - reportedly lies vacant, waiting for some repair. The massive property which was once a store house of memories has ...

There are 221 dungeons across the world in Oblivion Remastered, and they're split into four different types: Ayleid Ruins, Forts, Mines and Caves. You'll naturally find some of these as part of ...