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1. ISIS Bulldozes Ancient Site

   The Islamic State militant group has bulldozed the ancient archeological site of Nimrud in Iraq near Mosul according to media reports.  Reportedly heavy military vehicles were used to accomplish the feat.  The Nimrud site was considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the world and has been compared to King Tut’s tomb in terms of artifacts and the wealth of information derived from the stie.  The ancient city was the second capital of the Assyrians.  However, this is not the only site ISIS has destoyed.

   Roberto Peron - 06/03/2015 - 13:18

2. Assyrian Relics Resurrected at Nimrud, Defying Terrorist Destruction

   During recent excavations in the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud in Iraq, a team of archaeologists from the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology uncovered an exciting bounty of artifacts and ruins.

   Nathan Falde - 09/07/2023 - 14:58

3. Potato Farmer Unearths Huge 6th-Century Balbal Statue in Kyrgyzstan

   ... they proliferated in the immediate pre-Islamic era. Once Islam arrived in the region in the eighth century their ...

   Nathan Falde - 19/10/2022 - 14:50

4. Archaeologists Salvage Inscribed Palace Door Threshold at City of Nimrud

   A 6.5-foot (2 meters)-high threshold stone from the 9th and 8th century BC has been unearthed by archaeologists at the ancient Iraqi city of Nimrud. This is the first major excavation at the site after it was destroyed by the Islamic State (ISIS) in 2016.

   Sahir - 10/12/2022 - 13:55

5. Khajuraho: The Sexiest Temples in India

   The Khajuraho temple complex is a series of beautifully built and decorated buildings in Madhya Pradesh. Of the 85 temples originally built by the Chandela dynasty between 900 AD and 1130 AD, only 25 remain. Khajuraho has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and is definitely worthy of tourist attention.

   Kerry Sullivan - 19/12/2019 - 12:56

6. Derawar Fort: What Remains from a Once Thriving Desert Civilization?

   Derawar Fort is a stronghold located in what is today Bahawalpur, in the Pakistani province of Punjab. The fort traces its history back to the 9th century AD, though it may be added that it only gained its present look several centuries later, during the 18th century. 

   dhwty - 13/03/2017 - 00:08

7. Long Lost Palace of Genghis Khan’s Grandson Found in Turkey

   Turkish and Mongolian scientists may have found the remains of a long-lost Khan palace in eastern Turkey that they believe was built by Genghis Khan’s grandson, Hulagu Khan. Hulagu Khan was the ruler of the short-lived Ilkhanid state in the 1260s AD.

   Sahir - 24/07/2022 - 18:56

8. The Whirling Dervish Dance: A Sacred Ritual to Touch the Divine

   ... a respected school of Sufism (the esoteric dimension of Islam). Moreover, a blood relation was formed between the ...

   dhwty - 20/11/2020 - 22:09

9. Photographic Marvels: 12 Stunning Historic Palaces You Need to See to Believe

   Throughout history, palaces have been built by various civilizations and kingdoms to showcase the wealth and power of their rulers. These palaces are not only impressive in terms of their size and grandeur but also reflect the unique styles of their respective time periods and regions.

   Joanna Gillan - 19/02/2023 - 18:00

10. Mada'in Saleh - Saudi Arabia’s Abandoned Nabatean City

    Although archaeological remains may not be the first thing that spring to mind when most people think of Saudi Arabia, it has incredible historic sites. Mada'in Saleh, which was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, contains many remarkable ruins and tombs. It is the first location in Saudi Arabia to have achieved this distinction. It was once the second city of perhaps the most important pre-Islamic Arabian civilization, the Nabateans.

    Ed Whelan - 20/01/2020 - 02:07

11. Strange Gods: A Secular History of Conversion

    ... the long, tense convergence of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—each claiming possession of absolute truth—Jacoby ...

    ancient-origins - 10/12/2016 - 01:55

12. Inscribed Byzantine Greek Stone Dedicated To Mary Discovered in Israel

    An ancient, inscribed Byzantine Greek stone has been discovered in Israel’s Negev desert with a rare Greek dedication to Maria, the Mother of God. The Byzantine Greek stone was found in Israel’s Nitzana National Park, located close to the Egyptian border. The Nitzana area is an important archaeological resource detailing the transitionary period from the Byzantine to the early Islamic period.

    ashley cowie - 10/01/2021 - 21:58

13. Ancient Oil Lamp Find Sheds Light on Middle Eastern History

    Archaeologists from Israel’s Antiquities Authority have announced an intriguing new discovery.

    Nathan Falde - 15/12/2020 - 14:00

14. Damascus: The Ancient City that was Fought Over by Numerous Civilizations is Facing its Biggest Crisis Today

    The city of Damascus, which lies in the southwestern part of Syria, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. This city is located in a desert oasis on the eastern foothills of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range. Additionally, the eastern Mediterranean coast is situated just 80 km (49.7 mi) to the west of this city. This area is believed to have been settled as early as the 7th millennium BC. The city of Damascus, however, was founded sometime during the 3rd millennium BC.

    dhwty - 13/01/2016 - 03:48

15. Abyssinia and the Ethiopian Empire: The Ancient History of a Struggling Nation

    ... Jewish persecution of the Christians and the rise of Islam. Around this time the use of the name Ethiopia becomes ... Christianity in Yemen (at least until the advent of Islam), the years of battle over-extended Axum’s wealth and ... fight for survival of a Christian nation surrounded by Islam is unique on the African continent, and the endurance ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 19/09/2020 - 14:02

16. Turkey Converts ANOTHER Former Byzantine Church into a Mosque

    ... Saviour is seen as evidence of the growing influence of Islam on public life in Turkey, which is supported by ...

    Ed Whelan - 22/08/2020 - 14:06

17. 10 Real-life Fairytale Castles from Across Europe

    The castles we see in movies and picture books were not just inspired by fantasy and imagination. In most cases they were based on real-life castles, many of which can be found in Europe. Evolving out of the concept of walled cities, these castles were created to protect and withstand attack, while also exhibiting power and domination over the surrounding landscape.

    Cecilia Bogaard - 12/09/2022 - 14:51

18. Controversy in India as Minister says Taj Mahal is part of Ancient Hindu Temple

    Anyone who has visited the Taj Mahal would have been told the endearing love story behind its construction – 17^th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, was heartbroken following the death of his favorite wife during childbirth so he brought the most skilled craftsmen from across Asia and Europe to build the white mausoleum that is known today as the Taj Mahal.

    aprilholloway - 08/12/2014 - 01:42

19. Khaled Al-Asaad: Hero of Palmyra Slaughtered for Protecting the Ancient Treasures of Syria

    ... example, are in violation of the strict interpretation of Islam practiced by ISIS. It is also likely that they wanted ...

    Caleb Strom - 19/08/2018 - 18:58

20. Babak Khorramdin – The Freedom Fighter of Persia

    The Umayyad- and Abbasid Caliphate of the Arabs had invaded and occupied the Sassanid Persian empire for 144 years when in 10 July 795 AD, a child was born in a village called Balal Abad situated near modern day Ardabil in northwestern Iran. This child would grow up to become the most prominent rebel leader of the Persians and he would create the largest rebel force the Arabs had ever faced anywhere in the Islamic Caliphate.

    Mahbod Khanbolouki - 21/01/2015 - 12:21

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