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One more ancient civilization found in Lake Issyk-Kul: could this be where St Matthew is buried
... and buried on the beach of Issyk-Kul. 'St Matthew died in Syria. His followers, escaping from Rome's persecutions, ...
ancient-origins - 02/09/2015 - 23:23
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The Fate of Tel Hazor: Canaanite Settlement Mentioned in Hebrew Bible
... that Hazor is situated on the trade route between Syria and Egypt , it is not difficult to see how it could ...
dhwty - 24/05/2021 - 15:05
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Ancient Secrets Come into Sight: The Pineal Gland, Pine Cone Symbolism, and the Third Eye
There is an enigmatic gland which seems to be hidden away in the human brain that has fascinated people for centuries. Depictions of pine cones and sacred eyes have been linked to this mysterious biological feature and can be found in ancient cultures around the world.
Alicia McDermott - 03/11/2016 - 02:24
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Ezekiel’s Daniel: Biblical Hero or Ancient Ugaritic Legend?
... in circa 6000 BC; lasting to about 1185 BC) in modern-day Syria, an argument stemming from the discovery of the ... of Aqhat, discovered in 1929 on the Mediterranean coast of Syria, is a tale about a leader called Danel, who seems to be ... object buried in the dirt on the Mediterranean coast of Syria , at Ras Sharma. Excavations revealed the existence of ...
Jake Leigh-Howarth - 10/04/2022 - 14:58
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10 Formidable Monarchs Who Ruled Vast Empires in Ancient Asia
Some of humanity's most ancient civilizations originated on the current continent of Asia.
Saurav Ranjan Datta - 21/03/2023 - 21:58
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Aleppo: Before and After the Ravages of War (Video)
Aleppo, Syria, experienced a dramatic transformation due to the conflict that unfolded in the country. Aleppo , Syria, experienced a dramatic transformation due to the ... city. Ancient City and Citadel of War-Torn Aleppo Are Syria’s Golden Age Legacy All is not lost in ISIS’s ...
Robbie Mitchell - 25/05/2023 - 20:57
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Sirenas, Songstresses of the Philippine Seas
... and fish bodies. Atargatis, the chief goddess of northern Syria, was human above the waist and fish below it. ...
MartiniF - 17/10/2019 - 01:10
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Mesopotamian Kings Were Slapped in the Face in the Ancient Akitu Festival
The Akitu festival was one of the oldest Mesopotamian festivals, dating back to the middle of the third millennium BC. It was during this twelve-day ceremonial event, which began at the first New Moon after the Spring Equinox in March/April, that a unique tradition took place in order to humble the king and remind him of his role to serve the will of the god Marduk in order to properly provide for the community. The head priest would strip the king of his regalia and slap him hard in the face.
Joanna Gillan - 01/01/2022 - 14:01
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The Discovery of the Long-Lost Temple of Musasir
The Musasir temple was an important Araratian temple dedicated to Haldi, the supreme god of the kingdom of Urartu, an Iron Age kingdom centered on Lake Van in the Armenian Highlands, which extended out across what is now Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Armenia. The temple was built in the holy city of Ararat in 825 BC, but after Musasir fell to the Assyrians in the 8th century BC, the ancient temple became lost to the pages of history, until very recently.
mrreese - 03/11/2014 - 22:22
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A King’s Seal? Was Pharaoh Apophis Originally King of the Mythical Kushites?
... of Kushites ruling the Middle East from Phoenicia to Syria is pure myth, however seals and other inscriptions of ... of Kushites ruling the Middle East from Phoenicia to Syria is pure myth, however seals and other inscriptions of ... their presence in southern Phoenicia up to Mount Amanus in Syria. Nubia and the Powerful Kingdom of Kush Prince Akinidad ...
Clyde Winters - 18/07/2017 - 14:03
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Kings of the Umman Manda (Media): Warnings and Omens – Part II
Once Cyaxares had finalized the conquest of Urartu, he handed it over to a certain tribe of Scythians who had inhabited the region of Armenia beforehand and thus extended their domain.
Cam Rea - 15/09/2016 - 02:11
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Why Are Mysterious Handbags Prevalent in Ancient Carvings Worldwide?
One of the more mysterious symbols that has been found in carvings from the ancient world is an image that looks uncannily like a modern-day handbag. The shape appears in depictions made by the Sumerians of Iraq, in the ruins of Turkish temples, in decorations of the Maori of New Zealand and in crafts made by the Olmecs of Central America.
Kerry Sullivan - 17/09/2023 - 23:00
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How it Ends: The Ancient Roots of Doomsday Prophecies and End of the World Beliefs
Hollywood’s obsession with the End of Times is not over yet – Armageddon, Deep Impact, Doomsday, Legion, Thor: Ragnarok and 28 Days Later, are just a few of the blockbusters, out of hundreds, that deal with mankind’s demise. And now, yet another apocalyptic film is set to be released.
Riley Winters - 15/07/2018 - 21:38
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Massive Multi-Storey Structures Found Below Ancient Castle in Turkey
Archaeologists have uncovered vast structures beneath the ancient Zerzevan Castle in Turkey's southeastern Diyarbakir province, revealing startling remnants from the Roman era. These expansive, multi-level edifices could house thousands of people beneath the castle's historic foundations, and there is at least 100 more hidden beneath the surface!
Sahir - 03/09/2023 - 14:53
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Ancient Marvels: Ten Amazing Inventions Created Before Their Time
Dating back thousands of years are numerous examples of amazing inventions and ancient technology that leave us awe-struck at the knowledge and wisdom held by people of our past. They were the result of incredible advances in engineering and innovation as new, powerful civilizations emerged and came to dominate the ancient world.
Joanna Gillan - 26/12/2023 - 01:02
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In Ancient Mesopotamia, Sex among the Gods Shook Heaven and Earth
... corresponding to modern-day Iraq, Kuwait, and parts of Syria, Iran and Turkey. It was not only so for everyday ... corresponding to modern-day Iraq, Kuwait, and parts of Syria, Iran and Turkey. It was not only so for everyday ...
ancient-origins - 25/04/2018 - 01:48
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Was Moloch really Ba’al, the Ancient God Who Demanded Child Sacrifice?
Moloch, or Molech, is well known in the Bible for being the god to whom child sacrifices appear to have been made in a shrine outside the city of Jerusalem. Although Moloch is well known in the Bible, he is less well-known in the archaeological and historical records leading to disagreements over the identity of the god as well as the exact nature of the cult of Moloch.
Caleb Strom - 10/02/2019 - 18:35
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1,700-Year-Old Evidence of Chemical Warfare
... which is located on the bank of the Euphrates River in Syria. Dura-Europos was a Roman city which fell to the ... The ancient site of Dura-Europos on the Euphrates River in Syria. Credit: Erik Hermans / flickr The Siege of ... and bitumen in the tunnel. Fortifications at Dura-Europos, Syria . Credit: Erik Hermans / flickr Evidence of Chemical ...
dhwty - 20/03/2022 - 17:52
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Was the First Islamic Siege of Constantinople (674 – 678 AD) a Historical Misnomer?
... the Yarmouk River, along what today are the borders of Syria–Jordan and Syria–Israel, east of the Sea of Galilee). By Cam Rea / ... the Yarmouk River, along what today are the borders of Syria–Jordan and Syria–Israel, east of the Sea of ...
Cam Rea - 05/03/2018 - 15:38
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Would You Like to Try the King Midas Feast? Chemical Analysis Revealed it was a Slap-up Meal
King Midas was a legendary figure in Greek mythology who ruled over Phrygia in western Anatolia. He is best-known for his ‘golden touch’, i.e. that everything he touched turned to gold. Behind this mythical figure, however, is a real person who lived during the 8th century BC. His tomb (or that of his forefathers) was discovered during the 1950s. One of the most intriguing finds in the tomb was the remains of the funerary feast. That luxurious feast has been recreated.
dhwty - 17/10/2018 - 22:58