The translation of ancient Assyrian writing into modern languages was a challenge that had long vexed historians. Three ...

Archaeologists believe they have uncovered evidence of an ancient biblical battle, all thanks to a few broken fragments found ...

Yet it contained an abundance of texts that were influential across the ancient world, and bequeathed a debt to modernity that is rarely ... Nineveh was then the most splendid – and largest – city on ...

The Tomb was located in the North-West Palace of the Ancient city of Kalkhu (modern city of Nimrud). The city of Kalkhu was a capital of the Assyrian Empire for over 150 years until King Sargon moved ...

An epic biblical battle between the king of Judah and an Egyptian army led by Pharaoh Necho ll has finally been proved to ...

Ancient Roman Helmet Turns Up In Unusual Location ... force that arrived at the site following the collapse of the Assyrian Empire," he added. He also said that the Grecian pottery may be ...

He was perhaps the most powerful ancient Egyptian ruler; he vastly expanded the Egyptian empire and built many large monuments. He also reigned for more than 60 years, dying in 1213 B.C. Ptolemy I ...