India's civilization started from one place: the Indus Valley. This ancient civilization was defined by early farming, animal ...

Here on Short Wave, we're getting into the Halloween spirit a little early with a look at the world's oldest mummies. They're found in modern-day northern Chile. The mummies are well-preserved, so ...

The winner of this category is, hands down, Göbekli Tepe, what some believe to be the oldest known temple in the world (though this is just one possibility) that is situated in modern Turkey.

They are among the oldest free-standing stone buildings in the world and share several key similarities, including ovular forecourts, stone post entryways, and D-shaped chambers. 24/7 Wall St. The ...

Ancient Egypt. Another prominent contender for the title of “oldest-surviving civilization” may be ancient Egypt.But again, this is a difficult assessment to make.

Archaeologists Just Found the Oldest Rune Stone Ever Discovered Covered in runic writing, the find may once have marked a grave—or several. By Elizabeth Rayne Published: Feb 04, 2025 3:33 PM EST ...