The city of Iskenderun, also known as Alexandretta, in todays Turkey, was originally founded by Alexander the Great.

In 1963 a man discovered ancient underground city Derinkuyu. #facts #thingsyoudidntknow ...

The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic ...

Beyond its historical and cultural allure, Sri Lanka is a treasure trove of natural beauty. The turquoise waters of Mirissa, Unawatuna, Tangalle and Pasikuda beaches are ideal for relaxation, while ...

South Asia was once the eastern part of the Ancient Greek world, a pivotal yet little explored part of the Greek empire and ...

Sakwala Chakraya is an ancient carving located in Sri Lanka's sacred city of Anuradhapura which has intrigued historians, archaeologists, and academics for over a century. It is believed that the ...

Anuradhapura is renowned as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a cradle of ancient civilisation. The city already draws significant interest from local and international visitors for its centuries-old ...

Vesuvius hit its mark so effectively that all signs of the ancient city had vanished come the medieval era. The architect Domenico Fontana stumbled across ancient buried treasure while doing ...

The Sterkfontein excavation site, which exposes the ancient deposits that once formed underground and contain Australopithecus fossils. The fossil-bearing red sediments clearly contrast with the grey ...

Recent archaeological excavations in Philippi have unveiled impressive findings, shedding light on the hidden “secrets” of the ancient city. Among the discoveries are a large public building, public ...

Ancient spoons also uncovered during the excavation Credit: Sabrina Cirillo/BBC/Lion TV The dig also focused on a tiny storeroom tucked away in the corner of a grand residence. The team found the ...

a key site within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Polonnaruwa Ancient City on Friday. This initiative, funded by a $109,000 grant (over Rs. 32 million) from the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural ...