Archaeologists in Dahwa, Oman, found two strange discs that turned out to be a rare 4,000-year-old musical instrument, ...

The cymbals were excavated from a building dating to the third millennium BCE, associated with the Umm an-Nar culture. Though ...

A new study describes a previously unknown prehistoric tribe of hunter-gatherers from the southern coast of Texas, who crafted musical instruments ... that while certain ancient cultures in ...

Through discussions, solo performances, and a duet, the two musicians celebrated the long-standing traditions of the two ancient musical instruments and their deep cultural connection.

Over time, the two instruments developed differently according to their cultural contexts. Over centuries, the sheng became a more versatile instrument in Chinese music, often used in folk music, ...

Archaeologists in Oman uncovered a 4,000-year-old musical instrument, a pair of copper cymbals, in the ruins of an ancient building in Dahwa. The cymbals, likely used for ritual activities, offer a ...

Among the most intriguing discoveries was the musical rasp made from a human upper arm bone, with 29 carefully carved notches and decorative geometric patterns. The instrument appeared to have ...

Photo from Antiquity While sifting through the ruins of an ancient building in Oman ... The finds turned out to be a 4,000-year-old musical instrument — offering a “rare window” into ...

After an earthquake damaged the building, construction crews started working in the basement and unearthed the forgotten Roman ruins. Take a look.

Photo from Antiquity While sifting through the ruins of an ancient building in Oman, archaeologists unearthed a pair of green-blue discs. The finds turned out to be a 4,000-year-old musical instrument ...