On the ground in Palmyra, where a Syrian archaeological gem hopes for a revival
PALMYRA, Syria — Abdurahman Abu Hamza, a farmer from the Syrian city of Deir Ezzour, last visited the ancient ruins of ...
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The cheaper alternatives to Europe's tourist hotspots – with fewer rules
Amid the crackdown on overtourism, consider these six destinations that are still very much welcoming visitors ...
Artnet17h
As We Enter the Year of the Snake, Let’s Revisit the Serpent’s Starring Role in Art
From mythical guardians to symbols of transformation and terror, the snake has slithered its way into the annals of art ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN22h
See the Haunting Stone Face of a Ptolemaic Statue Unearthed Near the Ancient Egyptian City of Alexandria
The statue was found at Taposiris Magna, an archaeological site where some researchers suspect Cleopatra and Mark Antony are ...
Smithsonian Magazine20h
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Tokens That Roman Soldiers Used to Play Strategy Games
The lentil-shaped objects were unearthed in Hadrianopolis, an ancient city in modern-day Turkey, that once hosted a Roman ...
Greek Reporter9h
Sorrow and Serenity: The Poignant Ancient Greek Funerary Stele
The funerary stele of Mnesagora and Nikochares, an ancient Greek marble relief from Vari, near Athens,is a stunning example ...
Greek Reporter18h
Artifacts Depicting Ancient Greek Deities Discovered in Finziade, Sicily
Archaeologists have discovered multiple artifacts depicting ancient Greek deities in the ancient city of Finziade in Sicily.
Greek City Times2h
Enhancement of Roman Structures Brings New Perspective to Ancient Olympia
The Ministry of Culture is progressing with a restoration initiative at Ancient Olympia to enhance Roman-era structures, ...