Drought caused the downfall of Eastern Mediterranean civilizations

Drought caused the downfall of Eastern Mediterranean civilizations

"The integration of environmental and archaeological data along the Cypriot and Syrian coasts offers a first comprehensive insight into how and why things may have happened during this chaotic period," according to David Kaniewski and his colleagues.
Tutankhamun, his tomb and his treasures in Geneva

Tutankhamun, his tomb and his treasures in Geneva

The exhibition "Tutankhamun - his tomb and his treasures," will be hosted at the Palexpo – Halle 7, in Geneva, from September 2013 to January 2014.
The little train of Pelion

The little train of Pelion

It is morning at the Ano Lechonia Railway Station. The little train’s whistle signals the beginning of an unforgettable trip. The ascent on the beautiful slopes of Mt. Pelion has started!
The Franchthi Cave

The Franchthi Cave

An important historical cave, well worth a visit.
The Age of Tarquinius Superbus

The Age of Tarquinius Superbus

This conference offers the opportunity to reflect on the later sixth and early fifth century BC in the light of the new archaeological evidence.
The Fala hydroelectric power station

The Fala hydroelectric power station

On the grounds of the oldest hydroelectric power plant on the Drava River, renovated and still in operation today, is a monument for visitors.
As unique as Egypt

As unique as Egypt

Sphinx though to have been sent as a gift from the Egyptian Pharaohs top the King of Hazor during the New Kingdom.
Beyond El Dorado

Beyond El Dorado

Organised with Museo del Oro, Bogotá, this exhibition explores the rich and diverse cultures of Colombia before the 16th-century arrival of the Spanish.
Underground the Egyptian Museum, Turin

Underground the Egyptian Museum, Turin

The new basement in the Egyptian Museum offers a fascinating selection of objects exposed along the new temporary exhibition that will allow visitors to continue to enjoy the museum during the renovation of its headquarters.
Looting From Above

Looting From Above

A year after the beginning of Syrian uprising, photos reveal a moonscape blighted by hundreds upon hundreds of holes in Apamea.
Tomb Raiding in Egypt: No Fun At All

Tomb Raiding in Egypt: No Fun At All

Grave robbers, sometimes heavily armed, are taking advantage of political chaos to plunder its poorly guarded archaeological sites.
Diocletian’s palace gets laser facelift

Diocletian’s palace gets laser facelift

Lasers were used as the primary method to clean the peristyle of the fourth-century imperial residence.
ASCSA Purchases Prehistoric Site of Korakou, near Corinth

ASCSA Purchases Prehistoric Site of Korakou, near Corinth

A resistivity survey by Michael Boyd and examination of the notebooks by Ioulia Tzonou-Herbst revealed evidence for a substantial wall around the eastern, southern and western slopes.
Ancient Coptic icons seized at Cairo airport

Ancient Coptic icons seized at Cairo airport

Customs chief Mohamed al-Shahat said that personnel was suspicious of a parcel that was being shipped to the United States.
Dacian Treasure Recovered in Romania

Dacian Treasure Recovered in Romania

The coins, from the era of king Koson (1st century BC), were stolen from Sarmizegetusa between 2004 and 2007.
A British Neolithic Gateway to the Underworld

A British Neolithic Gateway to the Underworld

The burned and buried halls, which were discovered atop Dorstone Hill, near Peterchurch in Herefordshire, are believed to have been constructed between 4000 and 3600 BC.
Fool Moon at the Acropolis Museum

Fool Moon at the Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum celebrates August Full Moon on Wednesday 21 August 2013, with famous melodies of the Greek and world repertoire
‘Anthropology’s Anthropologist’ Dies at 84

‘Anthropology’s Anthropologist’ Dies at 84

A historian of science who chronicled the norms, customs and tribal beliefs of modern anthropologists, documenting a history of racial bias and ethnocentrism as well as great insights.
Its Reign Was Long, With Nine Lives to Start

Its Reign Was Long, With Nine Lives to Start

Excerpts from an article on the new Brooklyn Museum exhibition dedicated to ancient Egyptian feline deities, by the New York Times.
Replica of 10,000 Year Old Mesolithic Dwelling Built

Replica of 10,000 Year Old Mesolithic Dwelling Built

It will help defining the building techniques and longevity of such structures.
Hagia Sophia: Torn between Two Religions and Two Cultures

Hagia Sophia: Torn between Two Religions and Two Cultures

The recent re-use of Hagia Sophia of Trabzon as a mosque raises eyebrows and a lot of questions.
Final Moments of Incan Child Mummies’ Lives Revealed

Final Moments of Incan Child Mummies’ Lives Revealed

After being selected for the deadly rite, the Maiden likely underwent a type of status change, becoming an important figure to the empire; the other two children may have served as her attendants.
In the Conqueror’s Kitchen

In the Conqueror’s Kitchen

The Edirne Palace restorations are continuing with new cultural assets due to recent excavations. The excavations reveal Ottoman cuisine culture.
SOS for Syria

SOS for Syria

A statement by ICOMOS on the alarming condition of several archaeological sites and monuments in Syria, including Crac Des Chevaliers, Palmyra and the ancient cities of Aleppo, Bosra and Damascus.
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