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Tracing Ancient DNA & the Dravidian Link

Explore one of archaeology’s most enduring mysteries—who were the Elamites? Journey into the ancient DNA records and ...
A centuries old altar discovered in a hidden Mexican cave offers a rare glimpse into a forgotten past and the people who once ...
Stretching for miles across the desert, these vast stone structures predate civilization itself. Built by Neolithic hunters, the desert kites are the earliest evidence of large-scale engineering.
"The ancient Silk Road routes functioned like a major artery for civilizational engagement between the East and West, ...
What is lost are political structures, economic systems, and ruling elites. What persists - always - are the people and their informational legacy. Customs, tools, beliefs, and institutions integrate ...
About a century ago, numerous cultural relics from Turpan -- a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road -- were taken overseas through exploration and excavation. Today, the historic city is fostering ...
In the slaveholding South, ancient Egypt and its pharaohs became a way to justify slavery. For abolitionists and African Americans, biblical Egypt served as a symbol of bondage and liberation.
The 3rd Liangzhu Forum will be held in Yuhang District, east China's Hangzhou from October 18 to 20, showcasing the symbiosis of global civilizations as ...
In a remarkable cultural event that revisits humanity’s earliest beginnings in the region, Sheikh Majid Bin Sultan Bin Saqer ...
The World Poetry Dance Music and Visual Arts Salon was held in Liangzhu of Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, on ...