Archaeologists in Jordan have documented a carved inscription bearing the name of Ramesses III, an Egyptian pharaoh who ...

By Islam Salah El Din Board games have always been more than just a way to pass the time. In ancient Arab cultures, these games were a mix of entertainment, social connection, and even spiritual ...

The power of Ramses III spread over key routes and was marked by rock inscriptions in his name—one has been found in Wadi Rum ...

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

It appears that the culprit at Tall el-Hammam was a small asteroid similar to the one that knocked down 80 million trees in Tunguska, Russia in 1908. It would have been a much smaller version of the ...

The Greek island paradise of Lemnos is an alluring blend of natural beauty, history, and off-the-beaten-path charm.

A 3,000-year-old necropolis has been uncovered in the Al Ain region of Abu Dhabi, marking the “ first major Iron Age cemetery ...

During a visit to Palmyra, reporters found traces of the many forces that had fought over the city and ancient monuments ...

India is vast and diverse, and sometimes, it surprises you with places that feel like they belong elsewhere in the world.

During an excavation at a site believed to date back to the Greek-era near Alexandria, archaeologists uncovered a stunning ...

Avanti Destinations has launched a microsite for FIT travel to North Africa and the Middle East, accessible to travel advisors who have not previo | The microsite highlights 12 fixed-price, ...

For decades, the small sultanate of Oman has lured travelers with its deep ties to tradition and its tranquil desert quarter. Now it’s ready to face the future, thanks to an influx of new luxury ...