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Evidence of Camel Hybridization Found in Ancient Temple in Hatra, Iraq
The Temple of Allat is a well-preserved 2,000-year-old monument located at the site of the ancient market city of Hatra in northern Iraq. Allat was a pre-Islamic Arabian goddess who was widely worshipped in the Middle East during the early centuries of the first millennium. In the second century AD, on a lintel above one of the temple’s inner entrances, an ancient sculptor created an image of a king’s head surrounded by two lines of five camels on each side.
Nathan Falde - 26/01/2022 - 00:00
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The Hidden Treasures of Timbuktu: Rediscovering Africa's Literary Culture
The extraordinary manuscripts of Timbuktu: invaluable historical documents, objects of tremendous beauty, and a testament to a great center of learning and civilization.
ancient-origins - 30/06/2017 - 21:02
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How the 1,000-Year-Old Mystery of the Druze People’s Origin Was Solved
... religion was developed in 986 AD as a movement within Islam. While the spiritual elements of their religion are ... of various religions which include Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and Judaism. This variety is most likely based on ...
ancient-origins - 17/11/2016 - 03:46
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Nalanda, Ancient University Opens to International Students Again
... sites associated with Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, and Islam, to mention a few. India is a religiously diverse ... sites associated with Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, and Islam, to mention a few. When Buddhism was founded more than ...
Ed Whelan - 21/06/2020 - 23:00
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Feathered Tricksters Since the Dawn of Time
... with the occult, witchcraft, and death. Neither does Islam offer these homeless birds a safe perch to land, as it ... with the occult, witchcraft, and death. Neither does Islam offer these homeless birds a safe perch to land, as it ...
ashley cowie - 12/02/2018 - 18:56
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Who Was Ibn Sina and Why is He a Google Doodle?
A surprising Google Doodle has greeted users of the search engine in the UK. The image celebrates the 1038th birthday of Persian polymath Ibn Sina. For many in the West, this may be the first exposure to the polymath from the Islamic Golden Age. That’s a plus in following one of Google’s goals for dispersing information through their Doodle’s, but it has also spurred a couple of questions.
Alicia McDermott - 07/08/2018 - 20:20
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The Genesis Of Modern Religions In Ancient Egypt
... of Europe and the Middle East, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, did not originate there but rather had their genesis, ... Judaism, which gave rise to Christianity, and the later Islam were nestled by ancient intuitions that arose and were ...
Dr Edward Bruce Bynum - 15/09/2021 - 20:56
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Is This the World's Most Contested Religious Site? (Video)
In Jerusalem's Old City lies the Alexa mosque within the Dome of the Rock, a site of profound religious significance. For Jews, it's the Temple Mount, while for Muslims, it's the noble sanctuary.
Robbie Mitchell - 26/09/2023 - 16:58
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What New Archaeological Treasures Have Been Unearthed in the Ancient City of Caesarea?
... the major Abrahamic faiths—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Throw in the original religion at the site, paganism, ... the major Abrahamic faiths—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Throw in the original religion at the site, paganism, ...
Mark Miller - 11/06/2018 - 21:41
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The Nasrid Dynasty and the Birth of the Alhambra Palace
The Nasrid Dynasty was the last Muslim dynasty on the Iberian Peninsula. The Nasrids ruled over the Emirate of Granada, which was founded during the 13th century.
dhwty - 23/06/2020 - 01:59
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1000-Year-Old Chicken Egg in Israeli Cesspit Dubbed a “Cracking Find”
As part of a salvage dig in advance of the construction of an urban expansion project in Yavne, a city in the Central District of Israel, archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have come across something unexpected. Discovered cushioned in human waste in an ancient cesspit, they have uncovered a complete 1,000-year-old-egg which has been described as “an extremely rare find.”
Cecilia Bogaard - 10/06/2021 - 22:49
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Philip II Outlawed Arabic to Try to Erase Moorish Heritage in Spain
The reign of Philip II of Spain stands as a pivotal era marked by religious fervor. In 1566, Philip II issued a decree that reverberated across the Iberian Peninsula. This edict not only outlawed the use of the Arabic language, both written and spoken, but also mandated that doors to homes remain open on Fridays to ensure no Muslim Friday prayers were conducted.
Cecilia Bogaard - 25/03/2024 - 13:51
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The Philae Obelisk, Hieroglyphs and Understanding a Vanished Culture
Before the deciphering of Egyptian hieroglyphs, ancient Egypt was shadowy and mysterious with towering monuments, magical names, and an unknown antiquity, though most Western scholars believed that Egyptian civilization was at least older than ancient Greek civilization. What restored the ability to speak across time to the ancient Egyptians was the discovery of two important artifacts: the Rosetta Stone and the Philae Obelisk.
Caleb Strom - 29/07/2017 - 18:50
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A Question of Faith: Is the Tomb of the Legendary King David Really on Mount Zion?
... King David was buried. Jesus is an important prophet of Islam, so the site linked to David was attractive not only for applying Islam as a religion in these lands, but also due to the ...
Natalia Klimczak - 28/12/2016 - 00:58
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The Torah: Its History, Use, and Continued Purpose
... the Jordan River. The Torah in Judaism, Christianity and Islam While the Torah can be read throughout the year, the ... exactly the same as that which is written in Hebrew. In Islam, the Torah is referred to as the Tawrat, and is ... and thus, to the people of the world. Interestingly, in Islam, the Torah is mentioned, a significant number of times, ...
Riley Winters - 15/08/2020 - 01:02
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Top Stories This Week: Arabian Chivalry, Polish Treasures & The Lost City of Lagash
In this top story overview, we highlight our most read articles this week, including a look at the little-known subject of Arabian Chivalry and exploring Lagash, a lost city from Mesopotamia. Among our most popular this week are three breaking news stories – newly-discovered evidence for social beer drinking in the Middle East, the discovery of 1,000-year-old treasures in a Polish tomb, and the finding of an 800-year-old birch bark letter in Russia.
ancient-origins - 16/01/2022 - 22:00
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Mali Manuscripts Rescued and Digitized to Celebrate the Malian Renaissance
Mali has recently been in the news for its decision to oust French troops from its territory. The French were originally summoned to prevent jihadists from taking control over Africa’s eighth-largest country nearly a decade ago. In the midst of this raging battle, thousands of manuscripts were smuggled to safety to escape the wrath of the terrorist groups that are renowned for their all-out assault on historical, social, and cultural artifacts and knowledge.
Sahir - 11/03/2022 - 17:30
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15 Facts About the Moors You've Probably Never Heard
... food and architecture. Though the initial clash between Islam and Christianity was hostile, it ultimately served as a ...
Aleksa Vučković - 19/03/2023 - 17:54
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In Pursuit Of The Shah, The Mongols Discover The West
In 1219, Genghis Khan led his armies into the mighty Khwarazmain Empire (present-day Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Iran) and smashed it. The provocation of this attack was due to the mistreatment of ambassadors and merchants. The Mongols had sent envoys to Shah Ala ad-Din Muhammad II to establish a trade deal and relations, but the Shah and his advisors suspected them of being spies and sent them back. This could very well have been true, given the Mongol nature to scout out areas they had an interest in.
Cam Rea - 11/09/2020 - 20:45
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Malevolent Phantoms, Corpse Brides, and Ancestor Spirits: The Ancient Belief in Ghosts – PART II
... Mexico. ( CC BY-SA 2.0 ) No Such Things as Ghosts in Islam In the Islamic faith there is no such thing as ghosts, ... Carr, PhD. “ Ancient African religions - Christianity, Islam, and other faiths ” 2015. Quatr.us [Online] Available ...
lizleafloor - 17/10/2015 - 00:45