Two nearly 2,000-year-old tombs with magnificent wall paintings will be open to the public for the first time in southern Israel after a painstaking conservation process, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Tuesday.
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Nestled deep within Jordan's sandstone cliffs lies Petra, the captivating "Rose City" carved by the ingenious Nabataeans. This UNESCO World Heritage Site transcends mere tombs, boasting a rich tapestry of rock-cut architecture. From the iconic Treasury, adorned with intricate carvings, to the Monastery's monumental facade, Petra whispers a story of cultural exchange and artistic brilliance.
The Spanish archaeological mission working at the Bahnasa archaeological area in al-Minya Governorate succeeded in uncovering a number of tombs dating back to the Graeco-Roman Periods, various mummies, parts of papyrus inside a clay seal, and stone blocks.
Greece’s culture ministry announced the discovery of two intact chamber tombs dating from 1400 to…
A team of architects and civil engineers from Greece and Italy are racing against time…