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Why scientists say this stunning ancient lake in Turkey might as well be on Mars

With its vivid turquoise, green and blue waters, it’s no surprise Lake Salda is often promoted as the “Maldives of Turkey.” Extraordinary to look at, peaceful and surrounded by an abundance of wildlife, it’s little wonder if has become a significant, if lesser-known attraction, located deep in the country’s southwest. But there’s so much more …

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Egypt Independent May 2, 2025

Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on the Sahara Desert’s greener past

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN — Picture the Sahara, and an inhospitable landscape of endless sand dunes and barren rock comes to mind. That’s largely the case today, but 7,000 years ago the vast …

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Egypt Independent April 10, 2025

A short history of the ancient Lebanese villages destroyed by Israel

A short history of the ancient Lebanese villages destroyed by Israel Israeli troops blew up hundreds of years of history

Middle East Eye November 30, 2024

Ancient Cairo tomb razed: A blow to Egypt’s heritage

The demolition of Muhammad Ali Pasha’s daughter-in-law’s tomb in the Imam Shafi’i cemetery has ignited a firestorm of controversy on social media. Netizens vehemently condemned what they termed as an ‘assault on historical sites, particularly Egypt’s Islamic heritage.’ Amidst growing public outcry, calls for the preservation of Cairo’s historic landmarks have intensified. Member of Parliament …

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Egypt Independent October 25, 2024

Ancient monastery in war-ravaged Gaza placed on UNESCO’s danger list

CNN — An ancient Christian monastery in Gaza has been added to the List of World Heritage in Danger because of the ongoing conflict in the region. The move, taken in New Delhi by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which oversees the preservation of sites of historical importance and value around the world, was prompted …

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Egypt Independent July 30, 2024

Excavations in Aswan uncover 33 ancient tombs

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Monday announced the discovery of 33 archaeological tombs, dating back to the Late Period of ancient Egypt and the Greek and Roman eras near the Aga Khan Mausoleum in Aswan governorate. “The joint Egyptian-Italian archaeological mission working in the vicinity of Aga Khan Mausoleum, west of Aswan, …

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Egypt Independent June 26, 2024

Aswan Prosecution investigates the discovery of an ancient mummy thrown in the street

The Aswan Public Prosecution began its investigations into finding an archaeological mummy, near the veterinary slides at the end of Airport Street in the city of Aswan. The prosecution summoned antiquities officials to question them about the incident, determine the mummy’s time period, and clarify its archaeological value. Security forces found the mummy near the …

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Egypt Independent May 25, 2024

Reconstructing emperor’s appearance exposing ancient poisoning

In a groundbreaking revelation that promises to reshape our understanding of ancient China’s cultural landscape, the Institute for Archaeological Science

Weekly Blitz April 6, 2024

Egypt, UNESCO to produce documentary on Egypt’s archaeological nature, ancient collectibles

The Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sweilem, met with a number of leaders of the Ministry of Irrigation and a UNESCO delegation to discuss arrangements for making a documentary film on the history of irrigation in Egypt and restoring historical documents, collectibles and facilities of an archaeological nature belonging to the Ministry. During …

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Egypt Independent March 29, 2024

Rekindling an ancient bond between France and Morocco

In recent times, the age-old and intricate relationship between France and Morocco has encountered significant challenges. However, amidst these hurdles,

Weekly Blitz March 1, 2024

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A short history of the ancient Lebanese villages destroyed by Israel

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