The fight, which began years ago, is aimed at stopping the threat to the integrity of the site's structures and its intricate ...

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, Persepolis features colossal sculptures and intricate stone reliefs of ancient Persian kings, nobles and deities. But these have suffered over the years ...

From the blog of David Page at The Times of Israel ...

Text by MENNA ZAKI & AHMAD PARHIZIConservationists at Persepolis, Iran's most iconic ancient site, are waging a delicate battle against an ...

Salamis blends rich history with natural beauty, making it a perfect destination for those interested in finding a peaceful ...

Herodotus lived between 484 BCE and 425 BCE, and helped shape the study of history and geography. The Greek historian and geographer from Halicarnassus, Anatoli ...

These are the ancient names of countries before modernity. Many countries have undergone name changes over time, often for a ...

The “Ancient Marvels” Facebook page is dedicated to interesting posts displaying human and natural artifacts from across ...

While most people associate imperial rule with endogenous empires, Barfield focuses on the exogenous examples—the "shadow ...

In Kaos, the Fates (who the ancient Greeks called the Moirai) are responsible for making prophecies about the gods and their ...

The village, believed by locals to have served as a resting place for Persian kings in ancient times, is home to various ...