The satellite imagery reveals key indicators of real-world development: large-scale earthworks, completed buildings, ...

By Islam Salah El Din Board games have always been more than just a way to pass the time. In ancient Arab cultures, these games were a mix of entertainment, social connection, and even spiritual ...

A newly spotlighted artifact from ancient Mesopotamia is offering a rare window into how one of the world’s earliest ...

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During a visit to Palmyra, reporters found traces of the many forces that had fought over the city and ancient monuments ...