Raw blocks of lapis lazuli were transported by foot or donkey from northeastern Afghanistan to Mesopotamian palaces, where artisans fashioned them into sculptures, bowls and jewelry. Sailing ...

Palmyra was considered one of the world's most intact ancient Roman sites. ISIS blew up many key monuments of this storied ...

Smith knew that Rassam hadn't been able to finish excavating the North Palace library ... flood is found in sources throughout ancient Mesopotamian literature.) Had he realized this, Smith ...

The process appears to take place in a temple in ancient Mesopotamia around 3,100 B.C., dating the tablet ... Next, read about the stunning ancient palace revealed by drought in a dried-up reservoir ...

Delhi's Directorate of Education reveals the 2025-26 academic calendar. Summer break for government and aided schools starts May 11, ending June 30, 2025. The 51-day holiday offers students and ...

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Now open at the Emirates Palace, one of the most iconic venues in Abu Dhabi, Strawfire brings the ancient Japanese cooking technique Warayaki to the capital. With this method of cooking, which ...