The genome of a man who lived in Egypt over 4500 years ago offers a new window on the ancient society and hints at ...

Set in a stunning valley, this ancient desert oasis has birthed flourishing civilisations. Now, after years of being closed to outsiders, it's starting to reveal its secrets.

With a recorded history stretching back more than 5,000 years, Ancient Egyptian civilisation continue to take up a big place in the modern imagination. That's largely down to monuments, such as ...

Here’s a closer look at Agatha Christie’s Middle Eastern novels and how her love for the region shaped these gripping stories. 1. Murder in Mesopotamia (1936) – Set in Iraq ...

The Assyrians are well known for their vast ancient empire in the Middle East; ancient cities, such as Nimrud and Nineveh; and their fierce invasions, including into the Kingdom of Judah and Egypt.

An analysis of thousands of ancient skeletons offers new information about the history of violence in the Middle East millennia ago. A stock image shows a skull and other human remains.

The Nixon Library will host “The Ancient World: Unlocking The Middle East” for the next year. The new exhibit features dozens of artifacts and interactive displays.

09/22/2022 September 22, 2022. Thanks to climate change, the Middle East is getting hotter faster than any other part of the world. This means the region's pyramids, castles, churches and other ...

Rock-carved kingdoms and ancient messages. A stone-built city prospered in the AlUla Valley as early as 800 BCE. Dadan, the capital of the eponymous Dadan and later Lihyanite kingdoms, quickly ...