Donkeys continue to endure as valuable and reliable support animals; estimates vary widely regarding the number of donkeys in ...

Researchers discover that ancient cylinder seals may hold the key to decoding undeciphered proto-cuneiform signs.

From the heart of Mesopotamia to the heights of the Roman Empire, ancient civilizations have left an indelible mark on the ...

The use of rock-cut cave tombs in the region began in the early Canaanite period, from 3100–2900 BCE. The custom lapsed a millennium, however, before re-emerging in the earliest Israelite tombs, ...

However, the Roman Empire last for nearly 1,500 years - from 27 BCE to 1453 CE. It is widely considered to be the longer- lasting Empire. Meanwhile, the ancient Egyptian civilization lasted for more ...