Asia

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.

Underwater Excavations Reveal How Neolithic Village Adapted to Drought

23 July, 2024 - 21:58 Gary Manners

Underwater Excavations Reveal How Neolithic Village Adapted to Drought

Around 6,200 BC, the global climate experienced a dramatic shift. Temperatures dropped, sea levels rose, and the southern Levant, encompassing modern-day Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan,...

View of the ongoing excavation, Jerusalem

22 July, 2024 - 21:06 Gary Manners

Massive Fortification Protected the Elite in Jerusalem

Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery at the City of David in the Jerusalem Walls National Park. After 150 years of research, a massive fortification has been uncovered that protected...

The antique beehives of Maysan, Saudi Arabia

22 July, 2024 - 19:10 Sahir

Beehives In Saudi Mountain Range Have Survived 1000 Years!

Nestled within the majestic Sarawat Mountain range in western Saudi Arabia, the ancient beehives of the Maysan Governorate are a testament to a region boasting some of the most remarkable...

The site of Tava-tepe where the walls and artifacts Source: Israel Antiquities Authority

14 July, 2024 - 18:00 Sahir

3,200-Year-Old Biblical City Uncovered in ‘The Promised Land’

Archaeologists have uncovered intriguing secrets of a Biblical city situated in the 'Promised Land,' where the Israelites settled after their exodus from Egypt under Moses' leadership (roughly 1446...

Aerial image of the partially excavated site at Tava-tepe, with the ritual table center Source: GaRKAP/CAMNES

14 July, 2024 - 14:34 Gary Manners

3500-Year-Old Ritual Table Unearthed in Azerbaijan's Tava-tepe

Archaeologists from the University of Catania have made a groundbreaking discovery in the ancient settlement of Tava-tepe, located in the Agstafa district of Azerbaijan. This 3500-year-old site,...

Aerial view of the Mithras temple at Diyarbakır's Zerzevan Castle.

8 July, 2024 - 21:08 Sahir

Secrets of 1,900-Year-Old Mithran Temple Unearthed in Southeast Turkey

Excavations at Zerzevan Castle in the Çınar district of Diyarbakır, southeastern Turkey, have unearthed an area where participants of secret rituals resided in a 1,900-year-old underground temple...

Composite of murals at Tang dynasty tomb

8 July, 2024 - 18:51 Gary Manners

Tang-Era Tomb Murals Show Everyday 8th Century Life in Northern China

Archaeologists in northern China have unveiled a small brick tomb adorned with stunning and well-preserved murals dating back to the 8th century. These remarkable findings, announced by the Shanxi...

5 July, 2024 - 15:09 ancient-origins

Denisovan Finds Reveal They Survived on Tibetan Plateau for 160,000 Years

Bone  remains found in a Tibetan cave 3,280 m above sea level indicate that Denisovans, an ancient group of extinct humans survived here for many millennia, according to a new study published in ...

Researchers at Jabal Kaf Addor rock shelter in the Al Habhab region, UAE. Source: Fujairah Tourism & Antiquities Authority

28 June, 2024 - 15:29 Sahir

Arabian Rock Shelter Shows Evidence of Human Occupation From 13,000 Years Ago!

Contrary to popular belief, Fujairah in southeast Arabia, was not deserted in ancient times. Recent archaeological excavations have revealed human settlements in the area, resetting previously...

A collection of over 3,000 years old endangered prehistoric engravings Source: Author provided

25 June, 2024 - 21:38 AyaMayDayaoen

History Sleuth Explores Cordillera's Little Known 3,500-Year-Old Alab Petroglyphs

Carved on a boulder resting at Mt. Data of Alab Oriente, Bontoc, Mt. Province is a remarkable plethora of 2 nd millennium BC petroglyphs. The oldest and only kind of engravings that is discovered by...

View of Ganga river, Bangladesh

19 June, 2024 - 18:05 ancient-origins

An Earthquake Changed the Course of the River Ganges

A major earthquake 2,500 years ago caused one of the largest rivers on Earth to abruptly change course, according to a new study. The previously undocumented quake rerouted the main channel of the...

The Defeat of Sennacherib as depicted by Peter Paul Rubens

18 June, 2024 - 14:09 Nathan Falde

Discovery of Neo-Assyrian Camp Allegedly Decimated by Biblical Angel

New evidence discovered at the alleged site of a historic battle appears to support a Biblical account of a failed invasion of Jerusalem by the Neo-Assyrian Empire (911—609 BC) and its notorious King...

Asuka Nara and the Rock Ship of Masuda

16 June, 2024 - 22:46 johnblack

The Mysterious Monoliths of Asuka Nara and the Rock Ship of Masuda

The village of  Asuka  is located in the Takaichi District of the Nara Prefecture in Japan. Asuka is an ancient land with historical interest. It has its origins in the Tumulus Period (250-552 AD),...

Al-Pasha Palace before and after its destruction

10 June, 2024 - 18:09 Gary Manners

Is the International Order Failing to Protect Cultural Heritage in Gaza?

In the past six months of conflict in Gaza, the Israeli military has caused significant destruction to the region's cultural heritage, obliterating about 60 percent of its sites and monuments. This...

Archaeologists at a re-erected Roman milestone on the Golan Heights Roman highway.

7 June, 2024 - 18:37 Nathan Falde

Key 2nd Century Roman Highway Exposed in Golan Heights

More than 18 centuries ago, the Romans built a two-lane highway that cut across the southern section of an area that is today known as the Golan Heights, which sits on the border between Israel and...

Drachma of Mithridates

4 June, 2024 - 00:12 Robbie Mitchell

The Parthians: Rome's Primary Adversary (Video)

The Parthians, though less renowned than their Persian and Roman counterparts, played a significant role in shaping the ancient world. Emerging from the nomadic Parni tribe in eastern Iran, the...

The "Xiaohe Mummy", exhibited in Xinjiang Museum.

3 June, 2024 - 14:50 johnblack

The Mystery of the Xiaohe Mummies in China

In 1939 a remarkable discovery was done by the Swedish archaeologist Bergman Folke. A set of tombs were found in the Xinjiang Province known as the Xiaohe Tombs. However, for the 60 years to follow...

Stellar rock art map from Sevsar astronomical observatory. Source: Courtesy of the author © Lilit Mkhitaryan

10 May, 2024 - 17:53 Lilit Mkhitaryan

Celestial Maps of Gegham Mountain: The Unique Rock Art of Armenia

In the volcanic Gegham and Vardenis Mountains of Armenia, architect Suren Petrosyan discovered unique and mysterious astrological rock art paintings. Experts have different opinions on the creation...

Shenyang Imperial Palace (Mukden Palace) was the former imperial palace of the early Manchu-led Qing dynasty and UNESCO world heritage site built 400 years ago in Shenyang, China. Source: EcoSpace/Adobe Stock

8 May, 2024 - 00:42 Robbie Mitchell

How Did the Qing Dynasty Fall? (Video)

The collapse of the Qing Dynasty was a culmination of internal turmoil and external pressures spanning centuries. Established in 1644, it succeeded the Ming Dynasty , and the Qing rulers initially...

Right; China sinkhole forests show biodiversity in Hanzhong. Right Sinkhole examined in 2022. Source: Left; Charlie fong/CC BY-SA 4.0, Right; Zhou Hua / Xinhua

6 May, 2024 - 22:53 Nathan Falde

Primeval Forest Biodiversity Found in China’s Sinkholes

In the midst of southern China’s vast sinkhole-ridden landscape, a recent study of ancient forests found growing in the depths of karst tiankengs (super-deep sinkholes) has revealed the astonishing...

A strong relationship between human and animal: a cow with a modified ‘neck’ pendant and horns. Source: Julien Cooper/The Conversation

29 April, 2024 - 22:40 ancient-origins

Rock Art Discoveries in Eastern Sudan Tell a Tale of the Once ‘Green Sahara’

By Julien Cooper /The Conversation The hyper-arid desert of Eastern Sudan, the Atbai Desert, seems like an unlikely place to find evidence of ancient cattle herders. But in this dry environment, my...

A captivating digital illustration showcasing the bustling life of an ancient Phoenician port city, featuring merchants actively trading goods, a harbor filled with colorful sailboats. Source: Kristian/Adobe Stock

29 April, 2024 - 20:55 Robbie Mitchell

Unraveling the History of the Ancient Phoenicians (Video)

The Phoenicians , flourishing between 1500 and 300 BC, were a maritime powerhouse whose influence stretched across the ancient Mediterranean world. Originating from the coastal regions of what is now...

Relief sculpture of the subject people of the Achaemenian Empire in Apadana Palace, Persepolis, Iran. Source: Mohammad Nouri/ Adobe Stock

23 April, 2024 - 20:45 Robbie Mitchell

What Pressures Caused the Fall of the Achaemenid Empire? (Video)

The Achaemenid Empire , spanning from Egypt to India, epitomized grandeur and power under illustrious rulers like Cyrus the Great and Darius the Great. Their astute governance and military conquests...

Deep within the Umm Jirsan lava cave system, archeologists find signs of transient desert life. Source: Green Arabia Project

18 April, 2024 - 16:55 Sahir

Giant Lava Tunnel Was Occupied By Ancient Herders in the Arabian Peninsula

A fabulous new study has highlighted the lifestyles of human herders spanning 10,000 - 7,000 years ago, from the Neolithic to the Chalcolithic/Bronze Age, in the challenging desert environment of the...

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