Archaeological discovery in Abu Dhabi could contain more than 100 tombs
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Saudi Arabia’s AlUla uncovers world’s largest stone ‘hand axe’ artifact
They have uncovered what is believed to be the largest stone ‘hand axe’ artifact in the world, dating back over 200,000 years to the Lower-Middle Palaeolithic period
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Ancient secrets unveiled: Abu Dhabi’s new discoveries of Iron Age, pre-Islamic artifacts
The discoveries cover a time span from approximately 1300 BCE to 600 CE
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Saudi Arabia reveals face of 2,000-year-old woman from AlUla
‘Hinat’ is a 2000-year-old Nabataean woman whose remains were discovered in 2015
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Video: Discover the jewels in the crown of the city’s civilisation
When most people think of Dubai they think of today’s modern metropolis. But it’s a city steeped in history that is ready and waiting to be rediscovered by today’s visitors.
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Video: How are the arts thriving in the Kurdish region of Iraq?
Located in the Kuridsh region of Iraq, the city of Sulayaniyah is transforming a 60,000 square metre abandoned tobacco factory into a cultural hub where young artists can gather, to create.
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Video: ‘Artefact detectives’ in Iraq aim to end the theft of their history
A group of amateur ‘artefact detectives’ in Iraq are on a mission to return countless historical items taken from their country over the years.
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In pictures: Egyptian archaeologists unveils ancient tomb and sarcophagi in Luxor
Egypt on Saturday unveiled an ancient tomb, sarcophagi and funerary artifacts discovered in the Theban necropolis of Al-Assasif in the southern city of Luxor.
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In pictures: Archaeologists in Egypt discovered an ancient mummification workshop in the famed Saqqara necropolis
Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities announced on July 14 the excavation of a mummification workshop discovered along with a communal burial place consisting of several burial chambers. The excavation is carried out by a Egyptian-German mission at the Saqqara necropolis complex south of the King Unas Pyramid.
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In pictures: Ancient graves uncovered in Gaza
Gaza-based archaeologist Ayman Hassouna said the finds suggested the grave dated back to the Roman era, 2,000 years ago.
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Video: Ancient tombs uncovered in Egypt
Authorities hope the discovery of the tombs and their contents, including a mummy, will help attract more foreign visitors to boost the country’s ailing tourism industry.
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Video: Cosmic-ray imaging finds hidden structure in Egypt’s Great Pyramid
Scientists using an imaging method on cosmic rays have detected a hidden structure in the Great Pyramid of Giza on the outskirts of Cairo.
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Mystery ancient stone structures found in Saudi desert
Man-made edifices, known as ‘gates’, are thought to have been constructed between 2,000 to 9,000 years ago
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In pictures: Ruler of Sharjah launches ‘largest-ever’ exhibition of UAE archaeological treasures in Sharjah
Sharjah Archaeology Museum in partnership with Institut Francais in the UAE, and support of UNESCO opened an exhibition that celebrates a 40-year partnership with French archaeologists to unearth the hidden secrets of the UAE’s past.
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Video: Rediscover ancient Egypt
Standing at the base of the Great Pyramid of Giza you can see the urban sprawl of Cairo inching closer all around you.