Think about walking through ruins that have witnessed empires rise and fall, where kings once ruled and civilizations ...

Researchers made the new discoveries during field work at the Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan. The research provides insights into regional heritage and fills gaps in knowledge about how ancient ...

One of three stone tablets found in northeastern Iraq that may reveal more information about Mesopotamian life. University of Central Florida, courtesy of Tiffany Earley-Spadoni An ancient game board, ...

A team of archaeologists recently unearthed a human statue buried for over 12,000 years in a stone wall at Göbekli Tepe, a major Neolithic site in southeastern Turkey. This exceptional find questions ...

History, as we often encounter it, can seem like a collection of established facts and grand pronouncements. Yet, the most profound insights into the past often lie not just in the words on a page, ...

To survive and flourish, every great civilization needs to cherish the story of its origin. It is good, then, that plans are taking shape to celebrate next year’s 250th anniversary of our nation’s ...

One of three clay cuneiform tablets discovered at the Middle Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan in northeast Iraq. It was found in a debris-filled corridor in the lower town palace. Early ...