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Two Incredibly Old Rock-Carved Urartian Temples Identified in Turkey
... economic influence over the lands of modern-day Turkey, Armenia , the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and southern ...
Nathan Falde - 28/03/2024 - 21:59
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Have archaeologists found the tomb of the ‘god king’?
King Antiochus 1, ruler of Commagene from 70 BC to 36BC, an ancient Armenian kingdom, was a most unusual king. He claimed descent from Greek conqueror Alexander the Great on his mother’s side, and from the Persian King Darius the Great on his father’s side, thus combining the west and the east.
aprilholloway - 10/11/2013 - 04:33
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Everything he Touched Turned to Gold: The Myth and Reality of King Midas
... of Asia Minor) and, in agreement with the monarchs of Armenia, fostered the popular uprisings that erupted ... Cilicia. The Rise and Fall of Tigranes the Great, King of Armenia The Ancient Akitu Festival and the Humbling of the ...
ancient-origins - 08/10/2015 - 21:42
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Is the Assyrian Nimrud Lens the Oldest Telescope in the World?
... among the ruins of Nineveh and Babylon; with travels in Armenia, Kurdistan and the desert: being the result of a ...
Joanna Gillan - 02/08/2022 - 14:59
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Archaeologists Discover Rare Bronze ‘Lovers’ Coin’ Depicting Mark Antony and Cleopatra
... rulers of a land in what is now northeastern Iran and Armenia, in 35 BCE. He then granted Armenia to Cleopatra’s sons and gave Cyprus to her daughter ...
aprilholloway - 06/08/2013 - 08:57
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Lucius Verus – The Outshone Roman Emperor Governed by his Vices
... in Vologases’ eyes. Therefore, he invaded the Kingdom of Armenia (which was a client state of Rome), expelled its ... The Romans reacted by sending a legion to recapture Armenia from the Parthians. The legion, which was led by ... for the next four years, and they succeeded in recapturing Armenia, as well as advancing all the way to Babylon and ...
dhwty - 18/01/2020 - 14:01
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Eight More Statues of the Ancient Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet Found in Luxor
Eight statues of the goddess Sekhmet have been discovered in the temple of Amenhotep III at Kôm El-Hettan on the west bank of the Nile. The black granite statues were found during excavations which are a part of the Colossi of Memnon and Amenhotep III Temple Conservation Project led by Armenian Egyptologist Hourig Sourouzian.
Natalia Klimczak - 16/03/2016 - 23:48
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Bronze Urartian Belt Proves Kingdom Extended Much Further North
... At its height, it extended to what are now the regions of Armenia, eastern Anatolia in Turkey, and northwestern Iran. ...
Sahir - 01/06/2022 - 15:13
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Satraps of the Persian Empire – Rebellious Protectors of the Realm
... Palestina, and Cyprus), Lydia, the Greeks, Media, Armenia, Cappadocia, Parthia, Drangiana, Aria, Chorasmia, ... as the Aegli, … 360 talents.” “Pactyican territory, Armenia, and their neighbors as far as the Euxine Sea, … ... commander of this revolt was Orontes, the satrap of either Armenia or Mysia. By the time of Artaxerxes II’s death in ...
dhwty - 21/09/2019 - 21:14
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New Statues and Fresh Insights from Karahan Tepe and Göbekli Tepe
Remarkable new discoveries are coming out of the ground in southeast Turkey, bringing both Gobekli Tepe (9600 BC) and Karahan Tepe (9400 BC) back into the spotlight. Located just 23 miles (37 km) southeast of Göbekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe is part of the Taş Tepeler (Stone Hills) project. While excavations began in 2019, the site has been known to archaeologists since 1997.
Hugh Newman - 02/10/2023 - 18:54
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Why is the Holiest Shrine in Christianity Guarded by Two Muslim Families?
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is considered to be the holiest site in Christianity. According to tradition, this was the place where Jesus Christ was crucified, buried, and resurrected from the dead. Whilst this sacred site is divided between several Christian denominations, the overall custodianship of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is in the hands of two Muslim families.
dhwty - 04/04/2017 - 18:59
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6,200-Year-Old Sandals Found in Spanish Cave are Europe’s Oldest Shoes
Scientists claim to have found Europe’s oldest shoes in a bat cave in Spain’s Andalusia - sandals woven from esparto grass that date back some 6,200 years. These were part of a large haul of objects and artifacts that miners plundered and uncovered in the late 19th century, of which are a fascinating collection of 22 pairs of sandals, and some basketry that is even older than the oldest sandals!
Sahir - 01/10/2023 - 18:58
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Mysterious Sanctuary Linked to Mithraism Found on French Island
An ancient sanctuary dedicated to the god Mithra was excavated in Lucciana on east coast of Corsica. The site was excavated by France’s National Institute for Preventative Archaeology (INRAP) in advance of roadwork planned in the neighborhood. This is the first ever sanctuary discovered on the French island.
Theodoros Karasavvas - 28/02/2017 - 22:40
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The Five Good Emperors: Prosperity and Power Before the Final Fall
... campaign saw the annexation of the Nabataean Kingdom, Armenia, and Mesopotamia. View of Rome with Equestrian Statue ... gains made by his predecessor, Hadrian decided to abandon Armenia and Mesopotamia. Unlike Trajan, who believed that ...
dhwty - 28/01/2019 - 13:57
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3,000-Year-Old Castle Built by Mysterious Civilization Found at The Bottom of a Lake in Turkey
Marine archaeologists made a superb find at the bottom of Turkey’s largest lake – a very well-preserved castle dating back 3,000 years. It was likely built by the mysterious Urartian civilization which inhabited the surrounds of Lake Van during the Iron Age.
aprilholloway - 19/11/2017 - 22:58
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Top 10 Underwater Discoveries of 2015
Treasures to be found at the depths of the oceans and seas captivate the mind and imagination. The play of light and dark under the waters also provides a beautiful backdrop to the ancient artifacts. Furthermore, underwater discoveries remind us that our world and cultures are constantly moving and changing. These are the Top Ten underwater discoveries that submerged us in wonder this year.
ancient-origins - 24/12/2015 - 14:43
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The Fall of Spirituality: The Blood-Soaked History of the Cathars
... an adoptionist sect that was created in the 7th century in Armenia. Needless to say, the Paulicians were proclaimed as ... were refined and acquired new forms and new names. From Armenia, this Gnostic teaching traveled to the Balkans, where ...
Aleksa Vučković - 17/01/2020 - 19:09
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The Christ And The Buddha: How Can You Explain the Uncanny Similarities?
Buddhism and Christianity arose independently of each other, separated as they were by almost 3,000 miles and at least 500 years. In terms of religious belief systems they are even farther apart. Many Buddhists, for instance, don't believe in a supreme being. Christianity is based on such a belief. The Buddha was careful to reject any efforts to label him a deity. Christ claimed to be one with God. The Buddha taught his followers to find the Middle Way between poles of opposites such as good and evil. Christ encouraged his di
jim willis - 08/07/2017 - 18:54
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Thieves of Fire in Ancient Mythology: Divine Creation and Destruction in the Hands of Man
From ancient times and even to this day, people consider fire one of the basic elements of the universe. Interpretations of fire in ancient mythologies vary greatly, with fire viewed as a creative and cleansing force as well as a destructive and punishing one. Due to its life-giving qualities, fire is closely associated to the gods in the ancient world.
MartiniF - 18/07/2016 - 16:45
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The Legend of Prester John and His Lost Kingdom in the East
... king and priest living in the Far East, beyond Persia and Armenia, and who, with his people, is a Christian, but a ...
dhwty - 09/08/2020 - 14:07