Another great example is the ancient North Arabian graffiti written in Greek. This was found in the wounded archaeological site of Palmyra in Syria. This graffiti states: “This is an inscription that ...

Statue of Lycurgus of Sparta, at the Law Courts of Brussels. Credit: Mattpopovich / CC0 / Wikimedia Commons The division of people into various social classes is a persistent feature across ...

What a Great find. New archeological research has uncovered a piece of cloth with a “physical description [that] exactly fits ...

Fees start at 60 euros (about $66) for tour-takers 12 and older and 35 euros (about $38) for children ages 3 to 11. Tours depart daily, though departure times vary – they can leave as early as 8 a.m.

The culture of ancient Egypt spanned 5,000 years, but it remains an intriguing mystery. The vibrant societies of ancient Greece have had a profound impact on the modern world. Who were the ancient ...

Carvings at Ancient Monument May Be World's Oldest Calendars Aug. 6, 2024 — Markings on a stone pillar at a 12,000 year-old archaeological site in Turkey likely represent the world's oldest ...

The app, called “Chronos” after the mythological king of the Titans and Greek word for “time”, uses augmented reality to place the ancient impression of the site onto the screen ...

Here, we pick out the best of the best. As a sacred place used regularly in religious ceremonies, as well as playing host to the Ancient Games, Olympia was at the centre of Greek civilisation.

All they need is a smartphone. Visitors can now pinch and zoom their way around the ancient Greek site, with a digital overlay showing how it once looked. That includes a collection of marble ...