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Ancient Egyptian rock art discovered near Aswan may be from the dawn of the first dynasty
The "intriguing new" rock engraving was found on the west bank of the Nile River near Aswan in November 2022, during a survey ...
Scientists Sequence First Genome From Ancient Egypt, Revealing 4,800-Year-Old Secrets
The first full ancient Egyptian genome reveals ancestry from both North Africa and Mesopotamia. The individual likely worked ...
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Ancient Greeks in the Pacific? The Theory of Greek-Polynesian Linguistic Ties
Are there really ancient linguistic connections between Ancient Greek and Polynesian languages? What do these reveal about the ancient world?
New study changes what we know about Easter Island's famous heads, ending 'strange argument'
We all know about those famous heads on Easter Island, but their origins are still largely a mystery. These large stone ...
Archaeologists uncover tomb of first known Maya ruler at Belize’s Caracol
Archaeologists in Belize have uncovered the tomb of Te K’ab Chaak, the first known ruler of Caracol and the tomb dates back ...
Groundbreaking Discovery Under Scottish School Reveals Neolithic Halls Older Than Stonehenge
In a groundbreaking discovery that upends prior understandings of ancient Scottish history, archaeologists have unearthed ...
UAE: Faya Palaeolandscape in Sharjah added to UNESCO World Heritage list as second national site
TL;DRWhat: The Faya palaeolandscape in Sharjah has been officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.When: Announced in July 2025 during UNESCO’s 47th session in Paris.Where: Located in central ...
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UNESCO recognises Sharjah’s Faya as only Arab heritage site of 2025
The UAE has crossed a major milestone in heritage preservation as the 47th annual UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris ...