Excavations on unpromising mounds in the Iraqi desert revealed Sumer’s earliest city. Surviving relics and a rebuilt temple ...

Imagine walking through the dense, humming heart of the Amazon rainforest. The air is thick, the ground alive with insects, and towering trees block out the sun. Now, picture hidden beneath your feet ...

They fought the Egyptians, sacked Babylon, and built elaborate cities. Then the Hittites vanished. Today, new discoveries are ...

Specifically, Alberti provides insights about how planning was practiced in ancient times ... greatest wave of urbanization in world history— and as cities in the developed world struggle ...

Pyu Ancient Cities includes the remains of three brick ... there is the Central Committee for Myanmar National Heritage and the Myanmar National Committee for World Heritage. At the site level, to ...

Many ancient cities have withstood the test of time ... B.C.E., is regarded as the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Located in northeast China, the Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom dating from the 1st century BCE to the 7th century CE comprise archaeological remains of three cities and 40 ...

A sarcophagus decorated with garlands, believed to be 2,000 years old, has been unearthed at the ancient city of Stratonikeia ...

About 2,500 years ago Greece was one of the most important places in the ancient world. The Greeks were great ... During this time many of the cities in Greece were ruled by a king-like figure.

About 2,500 years ago Greece was one of the most important places in the ancient world. The Greeks were great ... During this time many of the cities in Greece were ruled by a king-like figure.