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For almost 2,000 years, a once-bustling city in the desert of Saudi Arabia was left abandoned to the sands of time.Hegra, a thriving international trade hub in the first century AD, fell into a steady decline after it was annexed by the Roman empire in 106 AD.Then, in the centuries that followed, it was all but forgotten: occasionally mentioned by pilgrims on their way to Mecca, but left largely untouched.Yet languishing in the burning sun for nearly two millennia left the extraordinary site remarkably well-preserved.And now it has finally opened up to both tourists and experts who are hailing it...

Breathtaking ancient city discovered in the desert reveals secrets of a forgotten civilisation

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Deep in the Mexican jungle at the tip of the Yucatán Peninsula, archaeologists have uncovered a hidden treasure trove of history.
There, in the ancient, long-abandoned Maya city of Cobá, near the towering Nohoch Mul pyramid, a vast stone slab was found tucked away in what was once the floor of a sacred pool. What makes this slab so special is what it bears: an inscription consisting of 123 glyphs, painstakingly carved into its surface.



					
			

Initial inspection suggests that the glyphs describe the founding date of a town called Keh Witz Nal, or "Deer Mountain", on 12 May 569 CE. They also...

123 Maya Glyphs Found on Huge Stone Reveal Secrets of a Lost City

Rock art in the Colombian Amazon offers a window into ancient life, showing a blend of diet, mythology, and environmental interaction from over 12,500 years ago. Archaeologists studying rock art in the Colombian Amazon have discovered extensive ochre paintings depicting a variety of animals and mythological transformations at Cerro Azul, with some sites dating back to 12,500 years ago. The artwork offers insights into the ancient Amazonians’ diets, mythologies, and ecological knowledge, underscoring a complex relationship between humans and their environment.

12,500 Years Old: Ancient Amazonian Art Unlocks Secrets of Prehistoric Ecology

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Cooking With Maryann

We often have breakfast for dinner. This is one of those go-to meals that we love to eat. It's also a great Sunday breakfast or for brunch. Although homemade buiscuits aren't required, they do add a wonderful and fresh touch.

Amazing Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast

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Steve McNair had been named the NFL MVP in a 13-year career that carried him to the Super Bowl. His death in 2009, following a troubled relationship with his 20-year-old girlfriend, was ruled a murder-suicide and left a sordid tale of betrayal and tragedy.

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Archaeologists in Spain have discovered a possible hidden Roman Empire from over 2,000 years ago.

A team of researchers from the University of Cádiz started exploring an area of the Sierra de Cádiz region last year hoping to just find a few remnants of ancient life there.

Instead, they were stunned to come across 57 Roman Empire-era sites — which they believe could all be connected, based on trade and communication routes, according to the Independent.

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Archaeologists in Spain discover possible hidden, 2,000-year-old Roman Empire

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Archaeological discoveries often bring the past to life in vivid and unexpected ways. While conducting an excavation in Jerusalem, archaeologists uncovered a monumental structure that not only enriches our understanding of ancient architecture, but also ties closely to biblical narratives. This significant find sheds light on the topographical and historical aspects of one of the oldest cities in history: the City of David.

Archaeologists Discover 3,000-Year-Old Moat Referenced in the Bible

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 Locals in Izmir, Turkey, have been seen ushering local animals out of the area as it continues to be hit by forest fires.In footage released from the Karsiyaka district, a huge cloud of black smoke could be seen billowing in the distance, as residents carried dogs away from the scene.While forestry minister, Ibrahim Yumakli, said the fires are “under control” as of Saturday (18 August), this is just one of 69 across the country - with six still active.3,971 people have been evacuated, and Turkey will remain on high-alert until mid-September.

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Rock art is earliest evidence of humans in western Amazonia, scientists say

Giant ancient rock art reveals secrets of first Amazonian people, from mythology to diet

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