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What Is The First City In The World? It Is Not In India. But You Can Visit It
The world's first city was built long before the Harappans, and its ruins still stand in a quiet desert far from the usual tourist map. Here is what makes it historic and how Indian travellers can visit it today.
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Egypt's Biggest Ever Museum Opens In November. Here's Why It Belongs To Your 2025 Travel List
GEM is being hailed as the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilisation, with over 50,000 artefacts chronicling the grandeur of ancient Egypt.
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Threats To India, China Won't Work: Russian Minister's Warning To Trump
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has criticised US rhetoric on tariffs and said that such pressure will not succeed and "ancient civilisations" such as India and China will not yield to ultimatums.
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Archaeologists Unearth Circular Mass Grave of Wounded Individuals in Ancient Peruvian Tomb
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a massive circular tomb dating back to around 500 BCE, filled with the remains of 54 individuals, many of whom show signs of violent injury. The discovery suggests ritualised warfare or sacrificial practices and offers fresh insight into the ceremonial traditions of ancient Andean cultures.
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Graffiti In Ancient Tamil Nadu Sites Similar To Indus Valley Civilisation Signs: Study
Nearly 90 percent of the graffiti marks found during excavations at ancient archaeological sites in Tamil Nadu have parallels to those found in the Indus Valley Civilisation signs, claims a recent study by the Tamil Nadu State Archeology Department.
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AI Breakthrough Decodes Ancient Manuscripts: Roman Scrolls & Cuneiform Texts Revealed
AI-driven technologies are revolutionising the study of ancient manuscripts, uncovering texts that have remained hidden for centuries. Breakthroughs, such as decoding Greek text from Herculaneum scrolls and translating Joseon dynasty records, highlight the power of AI in historical research. AI tools like neural networks and transformer models are ...
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Ancient 2,600-Year-Old Inscription in Turkey Finally Decoded: Here's What it Means?
An ancient inscription from Turkey, dating back 2,600 years, has been deciphered, revealing the name of the Phrygian goddess Materan. The inscription, located at the Arslan Kaya monument, depicts the goddess, referred to as the "Mother of the Gods." The monument, heavily damaged over time, had puzzled scholars for centuries. With the recent breakth...
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Ancient Maya City Valeriana Discovered in Mexico with Over 6,600 Structures
Researchers have discovered the ancient Maya city of Valeriana in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula using lidar technology. This city, located in east-central Campeche, includes over 6,600 structures, such as temple pyramids and plazas, dating back to the Classic period (250-900 AD). The team, led by archaeologist Luke Auld-Thomas, repurposed existing li...
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Ancient Tomb Discovery: 2,000-Year-Old Petra Site Unveils 12 Skeletons Beneath Treasury
Archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old tomb beneath Petra's iconic Treasury, revealing 12 skeletons and a treasure trove of ancient artefacts. The discovery offers new insights into the burial practices of the Nabataean civilisation, dating back to between the mid-first century B.C. and the early second century A.D. Pottery, jewellery, and ...
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Feast Your Eyes On These Historical Food Facts: You Won't Believe What People In The Past Ate
Brace yourselves as we take you down memory lane, exploring the culinary legacy of various civilisations and societies. Read on to know more.
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Huge Ancient Lost Cities Found In Amazon Rainforest
Archaeologists have discovered the largest and oldest network of pre-Hispanic cities ever found in the Amazon rainforest, revealing a 2,500-year-old lost civilisation of farmers.
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Ancient Scripts To AI Avatars At G20's "Mother Of Democracy" Exhibition
The story of the democratic ethos of India has been showcased at the G20 Summit venue through elements drawn from its rich civilisational heritage and cutting-edge digital technology.
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'RRR' Director SS Rajamouli Responds To Anand Mahindra's Request To Take Up This Movie Project
Anand Mahindra has given a shoutout to Mr Rajamouli and a Twitter thread with historical illustrations, and urged the Telugu director to consider a film project based on the ancient cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC).
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PM Modi Enthusiastic About Kashi Tamil Sangamam; Says It Will Celebrate Tamil Language, Culture
The Kashi Tamil Sangamam has been organised by the center to rediscover the bond of knowledge and ancient civilisational links between Kashi and Tamil Nadu and will be held from November 16 to December 19.
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Genetic Evidence of Typhoid and Plague Causing Pathogens Found in DNA of Ancient Civilisations
Scientists had attributed the fall of several ancient civilizations including the Akkadian Empire, the Old Kingdom of Egypt, to factors like climate change and shifting allegiances. However, a new study proposes that this could be due to some extinct pathogens.
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What Is The First City In The World? It Is Not In India. But You Can Visit It
The world's first city was built long before the Harappans, and its ruins still stand in a quiet desert far from the usual tourist map. Here is what makes it historic and how Indian travellers can visit it today.
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Egypt's Biggest Ever Museum Opens In November. Here's Why It Belongs To Your 2025 Travel List
GEM is being hailed as the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilisation, with over 50,000 artefacts chronicling the grandeur of ancient Egypt.
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Threats To India, China Won't Work: Russian Minister's Warning To Trump
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has criticised US rhetoric on tariffs and said that such pressure will not succeed and "ancient civilisations" such as India and China will not yield to ultimatums.
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Archaeologists Unearth Circular Mass Grave of Wounded Individuals in Ancient Peruvian Tomb
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a massive circular tomb dating back to around 500 BCE, filled with the remains of 54 individuals, many of whom show signs of violent injury. The discovery suggests ritualised warfare or sacrificial practices and offers fresh insight into the ceremonial traditions of ancient Andean cultures.
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Graffiti In Ancient Tamil Nadu Sites Similar To Indus Valley Civilisation Signs: Study
Nearly 90 percent of the graffiti marks found during excavations at ancient archaeological sites in Tamil Nadu have parallels to those found in the Indus Valley Civilisation signs, claims a recent study by the Tamil Nadu State Archeology Department.
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AI Breakthrough Decodes Ancient Manuscripts: Roman Scrolls & Cuneiform Texts Revealed
AI-driven technologies are revolutionising the study of ancient manuscripts, uncovering texts that have remained hidden for centuries. Breakthroughs, such as decoding Greek text from Herculaneum scrolls and translating Joseon dynasty records, highlight the power of AI in historical research. AI tools like neural networks and transformer models are ...
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Ancient 2,600-Year-Old Inscription in Turkey Finally Decoded: Here's What it Means?
An ancient inscription from Turkey, dating back 2,600 years, has been deciphered, revealing the name of the Phrygian goddess Materan. The inscription, located at the Arslan Kaya monument, depicts the goddess, referred to as the "Mother of the Gods." The monument, heavily damaged over time, had puzzled scholars for centuries. With the recent breakth...
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Ancient Maya City Valeriana Discovered in Mexico with Over 6,600 Structures
Researchers have discovered the ancient Maya city of Valeriana in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula using lidar technology. This city, located in east-central Campeche, includes over 6,600 structures, such as temple pyramids and plazas, dating back to the Classic period (250-900 AD). The team, led by archaeologist Luke Auld-Thomas, repurposed existing li...
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Ancient Tomb Discovery: 2,000-Year-Old Petra Site Unveils 12 Skeletons Beneath Treasury
Archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old tomb beneath Petra's iconic Treasury, revealing 12 skeletons and a treasure trove of ancient artefacts. The discovery offers new insights into the burial practices of the Nabataean civilisation, dating back to between the mid-first century B.C. and the early second century A.D. Pottery, jewellery, and ...
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Feast Your Eyes On These Historical Food Facts: You Won't Believe What People In The Past Ate
Brace yourselves as we take you down memory lane, exploring the culinary legacy of various civilisations and societies. Read on to know more.
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Huge Ancient Lost Cities Found In Amazon Rainforest
Archaeologists have discovered the largest and oldest network of pre-Hispanic cities ever found in the Amazon rainforest, revealing a 2,500-year-old lost civilisation of farmers.
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Ancient Scripts To AI Avatars At G20's "Mother Of Democracy" Exhibition
The story of the democratic ethos of India has been showcased at the G20 Summit venue through elements drawn from its rich civilisational heritage and cutting-edge digital technology.
-
'RRR' Director SS Rajamouli Responds To Anand Mahindra's Request To Take Up This Movie Project
Anand Mahindra has given a shoutout to Mr Rajamouli and a Twitter thread with historical illustrations, and urged the Telugu director to consider a film project based on the ancient cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC).
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PM Modi Enthusiastic About Kashi Tamil Sangamam; Says It Will Celebrate Tamil Language, Culture
The Kashi Tamil Sangamam has been organised by the center to rediscover the bond of knowledge and ancient civilisational links between Kashi and Tamil Nadu and will be held from November 16 to December 19.
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Genetic Evidence of Typhoid and Plague Causing Pathogens Found in DNA of Ancient Civilisations
Scientists had attributed the fall of several ancient civilizations including the Akkadian Empire, the Old Kingdom of Egypt, to factors like climate change and shifting allegiances. However, a new study proposes that this could be due to some extinct pathogens.
