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In 2014, the IS terrorist group took control of the Iraqi city of Mosul, systematically destroying its many cultural ...

Lapis lazuli, known as 'blue gold', has captivated civilizations for millennia with its vibrant blue color and historical significance. Mined primaril ...

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The Epic of Gilgamesh, considered the oldest literary work of humanity, has been studied for centuries. Its influence has ...

A prize offered by an Indian state leader is intended to shed light on a Bronze Age civilization — and settle a cultural ...

The rise of pastoralist peoples in the Eurasian steppes and their westward spread some 5,000 years ago may have been fueled by sheep herding and people exploiting their milk. As early as 8,000 years ...

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