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Ancient places can be found all over Asia. Their fascinating histories and impressive artifacts open intriguing glimpses to times past, and open up a window on Asian history. Visiting such historical places in Asia can be an unforgettable experience.

Science is constantly discovering new archaeological places and uncovering more evidence into what we once thought we knew about our history, therefore offering new pieces to the ever changing puzzle of humanity’s past and altering how we interpret it. This section will present the most interesting archaeological sites all over Asia, as well as new discoveries of ancient places that are worth paying a visit.

AI image of skulls in a catacomb.
21 October, 2024 - 12:30 Aleksa Vučković

The Role of Disease in the Decline of Great Empires

During their heights, many great empires were considered invincible - before God and Man. Ruling over great territories and thriving for centuries, such empires were major global powers, and invading...
5,000 year old tomb unearthed at the Wangzhuang ruins in Yongcheng, Henan province, central China.
19 October, 2024 - 17:54 Sahir

5000-year-old Tomb Could Belong to First Chinese King

A magnificent and massive tomb belonging to an early Chinese king, likely from a ‘complex society’ and dated to 5,000-years-ago, has been unearthed at the Wangzhuang ruins in Yongcheng, Henan...
Modern excavations at what was once Çatalhöyük.
18 October, 2024 - 18:06 ancient origins

Socially Distanced Layout of the World’s Oldest Cities Helped Evade Disease

By R. Alexander Bentley /The Conversation In my research focused on early farmers of Europe, I have often wondered about a curious pattern through time: Farmers lived in large dense villages, then...
Left; Officials examine a trough-like feature at the site. Right; Seals and cuneiform tablets.
16 October, 2024 - 17:51 Gary Manners

Excavation Uncovers New Secrets in Ancient Babylon

An ongoing archaeological excavation in the Babylon Governorate of Iraq has yielded 478 artifacts, according to a recent site visit by the local excavation committee. The artifacts discovered at the...
Josh Gates and the team at the entrance of the tomb found at Petra.
14 October, 2024 - 20:55 Gary Manners

Tomb Discovered Beneath Petra Holds Human Remains and ‘Holy Grail’ Cup

A hidden tomb containing the remains of at least 12 individuals and an artifact resembling the 'Holy Grail' has been discovered under Petra’s famous Al Khazneh, one of the Middle East's greatest...
AI artwork of the philosopher, Confucius.
14 October, 2024 - 12:30 Aleksa Vučković

The Philosophies of Confucius and Their Influence on Chinese Society

Confucius, a name synonymous with ancient Chinese philosophy, remains one of the most influential thinkers not only in China but also throughout the world. Born in 551 BC during a time of social and...
Ancient structures found during excavations at Midas Castle, a Bronze Age site in Eskisehir, northwestern Turkey
12 October, 2024 - 17:55 Nathan Falde

Sacred Structures Built by Phrygians in 800 BC Unearthed in Turkey

During excavations at Midas Castle, a Bronze Age site in Eskisehir in northwestern Turkey, archaeologists unearthed an astonishing collection of ruins linked to an ancient culture that once reigned...
Chariot exposing the wheels and copper pillar.
9 October, 2024 - 15:00 Nathan Falde

Machines of War from 2000 BC Unearthed in Elite Burial Ground in India

Archaeologists performing excavations at a site known as Sinauli in the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India unearthed a most extraordinary set of Chalcolithic period (Copper Age) remains and...
Overview of the site Tunnug 1, Tuva, Siberia
8 October, 2024 - 14:10 Nathan Falde

Funerary Practices from 800 BC Show Eastern Origins of Nomadic Scythians

Archaeologists studying a ninth-century BC burial mound in the Siberian Republic of Tuva unearthed evidence of sacrificial rituals involving horses that have been linked to the horse-riding Scythian...
The Behistun Inscription, 520 BC, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
4 October, 2024 - 21:43 dhwty

Behistun Inscription, The Rosetta Stone of Persia

The Behistun Inscription is an engraving located on the cliff of Mount Behistun (said to have had the meaning of ‘place where the gods dwell’ in antiquity). This inscription was written in three...
Silhouettes of African aborigines at sunset.
4 October, 2024 - 12:30 Jessica Nadeau

Ancient Historians and Their Tales of Bizarre Tribes

Ancient Greek and Roman historians captivated their audiences with accounts of bizarre tribes dwelling on the periphery of the known world. Their customs were odd and their appearances even more...
A now-extinct Dodo bird emerging from the mist.
24 September, 2024 - 12:30 micki pistorius

Finding the Extinct Dodo - Interview with Ms. Jayshree Mungur-Medhi

Interview excerpt A sparkling green emerald in a turquoise sea, crowned by an azure sky and formed by volcanic rock, Mauritius is a small independent island nation of 787 square miles in the Indian...
Anatolian History: Emerging Empires and Lands Changing Hands
8 September, 2024 - 16:28 Kartal Kaya

Anatolian History: Emerging Empires and Lands Changing Hands

What comes to mind when one says Anatolia? Does the phrase “land of the rising sun” (as the ancient Greeks called it) appear? Or, because it technically belongs to the Middle East, do you think of an...
Left; Salt man No 4 16 years old youth. Right; Head of Salt man 1, IIran Baastan Museum.
5 September, 2024 - 15:02 Sahir

New Revelations Emerge About Pristine ‘Saltmen’ Mummies Site

Archaeologists are now closer than ever to unraveling the mysteries of an ancient Iranian salt mine, where the remains of miners, preserved in shocking poses, have been found in a state of grim,...
Masada showing the siege ramp built by the Roman army
4 September, 2024 - 15:14 Sahir

Unbelievable Revelation that the Roman Siege of Masada Lasted Weeks, Not Years

A new archaeological study has come to some incredible conclusions on the dramatic Roman siege of Masada, the legendary stronghold which served as the stage for the last stand of Jewish rebels...
Figure of Greek mythology’s goddess Demeter appearing on the ceiling of one of the Roman era tombs in Ashkelon.
28 August, 2024 - 17:08 Gary Manners

Impressive Roman-Era Frescoes Unveiled in Ashkelon

Ashkelon, one of Israel's oldest cities, has just unveiled a remarkable archaeological discovery—two Roman-era vaulted tombs adorned with stunning wall paintings. These artworks, depicting Greek...
Goats surrounding a yurt in Mongolia.
26 August, 2024 - 12:30 Aleksa Vučković

Nomadic Tribes of the Eurasian Steppes: Lifestyle and Impacts on Settled Societies

The Eurasian steppes, a vast expanse of grassland stretching from Eastern Europe to Central Asia, have long been the domain of nomadic tribes whose lifestyles and movements have profoundly impacted...
The Peutinger Map showing Antioch, Alexandria and Seleucia in the 4th century
23 August, 2024 - 22:16 Aleksa Vučković

Principality of Antioch, the Pillar of the Crusader States

For a long period, the Crusaders coveted the reclamation of the Holy Lands in the Middle East. Fueled by their religious devotion, they spent many generations vying for power and freedom in those...
Before its destruction in 2015, the Bull of Nimrud was an imposing depiction of a supernatural creature known as the lamassu located at the North West Palace of Ashurnasirpal II at the ancient city of Nimrud.
22 August, 2024 - 13:00 Ben Scallan

Resurrecting the Bull of Nimrud: 3D-Printing Defies Iconoclastic Destruction

It isn’t hard to see why the Assyrians considered the massive and monumental Bull of Nimrud sculpture to be a guardian deity. Towering at an awe-inspiring 16 feet tall, this stone carving featured an...
The Kef Castle site, where fresh finds have recently been made
21 August, 2024 - 20:48 Gary Manners

Urartian Kef Castle Findings Reveal 2,700-year-old History

Recent archaeological excavations at Kef Castle, an ancient Urartian fortress perched at 2,300 meters (7,546 feet) above sea level in the Adilcevaz district of Bitlis, Turkey, have yielded a...
The Assyrian Lachish reliefs depict the Assyrian victory over the kingdom of Judah 701 BC.
20 August, 2024 - 22:43 Aleksa Vučković

Historical, Archaeological, and Theological Debates Surrounding the Kingdom of Judah

The Kingdom of Judah, an ancient state established in the Southern Levant during the Iron Age, has long been a focal point for historians, archaeologists, and theologians alike. This small but...
Tomb discovered at Guangzhou Zoo
20 August, 2024 - 19:52 Sahir

Wild Guangzhou Zoo Excavation Reveals 148 Ancient Tombs From 2,100-Years-Ago!

In a wild twist to your typical zoo visit, archaeologists have uncovered an ancient treasure trove of history right under the noses of the animals at Guangzhou Zoo in South China’s Guangdong Province...
Archaeologists Find Origins of the ‘Prayer Road’ of Jesus
19 August, 2024 - 18:02 Gary Manners

Archaeologists Find Origins of the ‘Prayer Road’ of Jesus

A massive quarry dating back to the late Second Temple period has been uncovered in Jerusalem’s Har Hotzvim Hi-Tech Park, revealing a significant glimpse into the city’s ancient past. The excavation...
Tomb of ‘Last Trojans’ Unearthed in Troy with a Cinematic Arranging of Burials
17 August, 2024 - 17:56 Sahir

Tomb of ‘Last Trojans’ Unearthed in Troy with a Cinematic Arranging of Burials

Late last month, excavations commenced at the 5,500-year-old Troy Archaeological Site in Tevfikiye village to uncover the damage and destruction the Trojan War left in its wake. Now, archaeologists...

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