Mural tombArchaeologists in Datong City, in northern China, have discovered a tomb with colorful murals on the walls dating back around 1,000 years. The murals depict servants, cranes and a vast amount of clothing. The colors on the murals are vibrantly p
The caliphate was one of the oldest Islamic institutions in the history. The Ottoman caliphate was the last Sunni caliphate of the late medieval and early modern era that lasted 13 centuries and was abolished in 1924
Nomadic herders took the ancient Silk Road to new heights.
Archaeologists believe eight-metre statue found in Cairo slum is of Pharaoh Ramses II, who ruled Egypt in 13th century BC
This month’s masterpiece from Hadrian’s Villa is a series of heavily restored mosaic panels depicting bucolic scenes with animals.
German archaeological mission in Egypt discovered 66 well-preserved statues Goddess is shown holding a sceptre of the papyrus flower and symbol of life Sekhmet was thought to be powerful warrior goddess who protected against evil
Looting reaches across the centuries—and modern China’s economic strata
At the world’s oldest monastery, new technology is making long-lost manuscripts available to anyone with an Internet connection
Every month, Ancient History Encyclopedia will share news about select museum exhibitions and events of interest to our global audience viaAHetc. Exhibitions are arranged in alphabetical order by geographical location and region within this post: the Amer
Cambodia's ancient stone city of Angkor is a remnant of the Khmer Empire, dating between the 9th and 15th centuries. But even stone crumbles over time, and scientists are investigating what may have led to significant degradation of the remains of Angkor'
Friends who returned to abandoned hobby find iron age gold jewellery – the Leekfrith torcs – in Staffordshire field
The goddess is depicted wrapped in a himation (cloak). She wears her aegis bordered with small snakes over the shoulders. She stands with her left hand resting on her hip and would have carried a spear in her (lost) right hand.
Cypress wood might have been used in ancient palaces in Persia partly because of its sacred value in a religion known for its "fire temples," a new study finds.
-Figurine was found by Ori Greenhunt at Tel Rehov archaeological site -Took the figure home before handing it to the Israel Antiquities Authority -Small artefact made using a mould is thought to be 3,400 years old -Depicts the fertility goddess Astart
Indus Valley script deciphered, reveals India's true past.
