Archeology

Middle Eastern artefacts looted by 95-year-old “Indiana Joan”

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Ancient jar of decapitated toad heads puzzle archeologists

They were found in a 4000 year old tomb. Begging the question - why a jar of decapitated toads? What strange customs did our...

Want to join an archeology dig?

Joining a dig is a great way to get close to ancient history and if you are an environment lover - a way to learn about the simpler ways of life, before industrialization and technology.

Yemen’s Shibam is 400 towers made from earth – like a Manhattan in the desert

If you have lost faith in earth architecture, take note: Yemen's Manhattan of the desert, Shibam, boasts 400 habitable clay towers!

How Palestinian Authority’s UNESCO Membership Could Affect Middle East Heritage Sites

Akko in Israel is just one important World Heritage Site in the Middle East region that could suffer from the United States' decision to...

The cave homes of Iran

An ancient vernacular cave home from Iran

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Micheal Reynolds is a true visionary of a sustainable way forward for humanity, housed in buildings that use throwaway materials and don't need external power or sewage systems.

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