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Ajanta And Ellora Caves: 9 Fascinating Facts You May Not Know
Whether you are an art enthusiast, a history buff, or a photo lover chasing dramatic textures, these caves are full of delightful surprises. From whispering pillars to ancient acoustics and unfinished chambers, every corner has a story waiting to be understood.
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Devotees Gather For Grand Rath Yatra Of Lord Jagannath In Puri
A large crowd of devotees has gathered at Puri's Jagannath Temple for Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra that will commence on Friday.
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Ancient Tel Dan Temple Reveals Centuries-Old Phoenician Ritual Bathing Traditions
Excavations at Israel’s Tel Dan sanctuary have revealed that Phoenicians practised ritual cleansing for centuries. A bathing unit linked to priestly rites and later pilgrim use offers insight into evolving spiritual customs. New research expands our understanding of sacred traditions in the Near East, including the use of water in local religious...
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Ancient Scrolls Found in Qumran Caves Unlock Secrets of Jewish History and Biblical Texts
Discovered near the Dead Sea, the Qumran scrolls contain ancient biblical texts and writings from a Jewish sect, likely the Essenes. Archaeological and AI research shows the scrolls' origins stretch back over 2,000 years, offering rare insight into Second Temple Judaism. Their preservation in the caves continues to fuel historical and religious sch...
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MrBeast Responds To Backlash Over Ancient Mexican Temple Video: "It Saddens Me To See..."
Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has reacted to the controversy surrounding a vlog he recorded while visiting ancient Mayan cities in Southeastern Mexico.
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YouTuber MrBeast In Trouble Over Ancient Mexican Temple Video. Here's Why
MrBeast, the world's most subscribed YouTuber, is in trouble again, this time with the Mexican authorities over a video shot at multiple federally protected archaeological sites such as Calakmul, Chichen Itza & Balamcanche.
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Ancient Praise for Pharaoh Ramesses II Found on Paris Obelisk, Egyptologist Claims
A French Egyptologist says that he has discovered encrypted messages praising Pharaoh Ramesses the great as divinely chosen by the gods on the Luxor Obelisk in Paris. These hidden hieroglyphs, visible only from a specific angle, were allegedly meant for Egyptian nobility arriving at Luxor Temple during ancient rituals. While the discovery offers a...
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6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites In India That Are Totally Worth The Hype
Whether you're in it for the architecture, nature, or ancient art, these lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites show a different side of India.
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12th Century Shrine, An Ancient Label: Row Erupts Over 'Jagannath Dham' Tag
The inauguration of a new Jagannath temple in Digha has become the centre of a controversy between eastern neighbours Odisha and West Bengal.
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Grand Temple Of Sita Mata To Be Built, Says Union Minister Amit Shah
Union Minister Amit Shah on Sunday hailed the people of Mithilanchal and Bihar for contributing to the development of Gujarat and said the area had a history of empowering democracy and philosophy from ancient times.
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UP Man Goes To Police Over Stolen Temple Idols, Turns Out He Was The Thief
A man who had lodged a complaint about the stolen ancient idols from the Ram-Janaki temple in the Padri police station area of Mirzapur has turned out to be the thief, police said on Saturday.
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Ancient Pagan Temple Linked To Jesus' Ancestors Found Under Jerusalem
As per archaeologists, the complex was likely constructed in the Middle Bronze Age, with its final stage in Iron Age IIB.
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2,100-Year-Old Temple Discovered in Egypt Hidden in Cliff Face, Reveals Carvings of Ancient Gods
A 2,100-year-old temple has been unearthed at Athribis near Sohag, Egypt. Reliefs show King Ptolemy VIII making offerings to the goddess Repit and her son Kolanthes. Rare carvings of decans with animal heads were also found at the entrance of a chamber that once held temple utensils. Scholars suggest further analysis is needed to understand its his...
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Man Arrested For Stealing Rs 78 Lakh Gold Necklaces From Gujarat Temple
A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing gold necklaces worth Rs 78 lakh from an ancient temple of Goddess Mahakali located atop Pavagadh Hills in Gujarat's Panchmahal district, police said on Wednesday.
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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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Ajanta And Ellora Caves: 9 Fascinating Facts You May Not Know
Whether you are an art enthusiast, a history buff, or a photo lover chasing dramatic textures, these caves are full of delightful surprises. From whispering pillars to ancient acoustics and unfinished chambers, every corner has a story waiting to be understood.
-
Devotees Gather For Grand Rath Yatra Of Lord Jagannath In Puri
A large crowd of devotees has gathered at Puri's Jagannath Temple for Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra that will commence on Friday.
-
Ancient Tel Dan Temple Reveals Centuries-Old Phoenician Ritual Bathing Traditions
Excavations at Israel’s Tel Dan sanctuary have revealed that Phoenicians practised ritual cleansing for centuries. A bathing unit linked to priestly rites and later pilgrim use offers insight into evolving spiritual customs. New research expands our understanding of sacred traditions in the Near East, including the use of water in local religious...
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Ancient Scrolls Found in Qumran Caves Unlock Secrets of Jewish History and Biblical Texts
Discovered near the Dead Sea, the Qumran scrolls contain ancient biblical texts and writings from a Jewish sect, likely the Essenes. Archaeological and AI research shows the scrolls' origins stretch back over 2,000 years, offering rare insight into Second Temple Judaism. Their preservation in the caves continues to fuel historical and religious sch...
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MrBeast Responds To Backlash Over Ancient Mexican Temple Video: "It Saddens Me To See..."
Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has reacted to the controversy surrounding a vlog he recorded while visiting ancient Mayan cities in Southeastern Mexico.
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YouTuber MrBeast In Trouble Over Ancient Mexican Temple Video. Here's Why
MrBeast, the world's most subscribed YouTuber, is in trouble again, this time with the Mexican authorities over a video shot at multiple federally protected archaeological sites such as Calakmul, Chichen Itza & Balamcanche.
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Ancient Praise for Pharaoh Ramesses II Found on Paris Obelisk, Egyptologist Claims
A French Egyptologist says that he has discovered encrypted messages praising Pharaoh Ramesses the great as divinely chosen by the gods on the Luxor Obelisk in Paris. These hidden hieroglyphs, visible only from a specific angle, were allegedly meant for Egyptian nobility arriving at Luxor Temple during ancient rituals. While the discovery offers a...
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6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites In India That Are Totally Worth The Hype
Whether you're in it for the architecture, nature, or ancient art, these lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites show a different side of India.
-
12th Century Shrine, An Ancient Label: Row Erupts Over 'Jagannath Dham' Tag
The inauguration of a new Jagannath temple in Digha has become the centre of a controversy between eastern neighbours Odisha and West Bengal.
-
Grand Temple Of Sita Mata To Be Built, Says Union Minister Amit Shah
Union Minister Amit Shah on Sunday hailed the people of Mithilanchal and Bihar for contributing to the development of Gujarat and said the area had a history of empowering democracy and philosophy from ancient times.
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UP Man Goes To Police Over Stolen Temple Idols, Turns Out He Was The Thief
A man who had lodged a complaint about the stolen ancient idols from the Ram-Janaki temple in the Padri police station area of Mirzapur has turned out to be the thief, police said on Saturday.
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Ancient Pagan Temple Linked To Jesus' Ancestors Found Under Jerusalem
As per archaeologists, the complex was likely constructed in the Middle Bronze Age, with its final stage in Iron Age IIB.
-
2,100-Year-Old Temple Discovered in Egypt Hidden in Cliff Face, Reveals Carvings of Ancient Gods
A 2,100-year-old temple has been unearthed at Athribis near Sohag, Egypt. Reliefs show King Ptolemy VIII making offerings to the goddess Repit and her son Kolanthes. Rare carvings of decans with animal heads were also found at the entrance of a chamber that once held temple utensils. Scholars suggest further analysis is needed to understand its his...
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Man Arrested For Stealing Rs 78 Lakh Gold Necklaces From Gujarat Temple
A man has been arrested for allegedly stealing gold necklaces worth Rs 78 lakh from an ancient temple of Goddess Mahakali located atop Pavagadh Hills in Gujarat's Panchmahal district, police said on Wednesday.
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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...
