Mesopotamia some 6000 years ago, one of the cradle of civilizations and the birthplace of the first writing system. In the ...

What’s the Oldest City in the World? Finding the oldest city is a tough task. It involves looking at things like how long ...

How archaeologists found one of the oldest cities on earth. Excavations on unpromising mounds in the Iraqi desert revealed Sumer’s earliest city.

“The old city of Damascus is considered to be among the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Excavations at Tell Ramad on the outskirts of the city have demonstrated that Damascus ...

Often recognized as one of the oldest cities in the world, Damascus holds a rich cultural history spanning over 11,000 years. The city is also known as the capital of Arab culture, indicating its ...

The "oldest map of the world in the world" on a Babylonian clay tablet was deciphered to reveal a surprisingly familiar story, according to the British Museum's Irving Finkel.

US News: Exploring the 10 oldest countries in the world reveals the deep historical roots of civilizations like Iran, Egypt, China, and India. With origins dat ...

As the holiest city in the world's oldest religion, Varanasi's spiritual and cultural legacy spans over 3000 years. A remarkable example of traditional Indian architecture, Varanasi is dotted with ...