Greek govt spends 20 mn euro to revive 2,300-yr-old palace which hosted Alexander's crowning ceremonyAt a ceremony on Friday, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called the Palace of Aigai a "monument of global importance."
05 Jan, 2024, 11.03 PM IST
In ancient Egypt, severed hands were spoils of warThe Hyksos are widely believed to have introduced the Egyptians to the horse and chariot, glass-working and all sorts of weaponry, includin...
28 May, 2023, 10.06 AM IST
Archaeologists unearth over 2,000 mummified sheep heads at an ancient temple in EgyptSources at the Supreme Council of Antiquities stated that the find would help people in understanding more about the temple of Ramses II an...
27 Mar, 2023, 03.46 PM IST
Archaeologists uncover 2,700-yr-old rock carvings from when Nineveh was the capital of ancient Assyrian empireAssyrian royal inscriptions often stress the violent side of empire.
23 Dec, 2022, 05.16 PM IST
Archaeologists uncover the earliest known use of Maya calendar inside Guatemalan pyramidThe fragments were found at the San Bartolo archaeological site in the jungles of northern Guatemala.
19 Apr, 2022, 05.47 PM IST
Plan a romantic getaway and discover the ruins of this ancient city of loveNestled in the Meander river valley, Aphrodisias is one of the oldest sacred sites in Turkey.
05 Oct, 2017, 05.12 AM IST
- Babylonians beat Greeks by 1,000 years in trigonometry: Study
Sydney, Aug 25 (IANS) Babylonians were the pioneers of trigonometry -- the study of triangles -- and they trumped the Greeks by 1,000 years...
25 Aug, 2017, 08.22 PM IST
- Babylonians beat Greeks by 1,000 years in trigonometry: Study
Sydney, Aug 25 (IANS) Babylonians were the pioneers of trigonometry -- the study of triangles -- and they trumped the Greeks by 1,000 years...
25 Aug, 2017, 06.32 PM IST
Little known short holiday destinations to explore this monsoonWith the festive season coming up, ET Wealth lists a few lesser known destinations to plan a short getaway to.
21 Aug, 2017, 05.30 PM IST
Harappa-like site surfaces in Tamil NaduThe current excavation works will go on till September this year. The excavation is lending much credence to the narrative in Sangam litera...
30 May, 2016, 12.40 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi visits Terracotta Warriors Museum at Xi'an, ChinaModi went around the museum that houses neat rows of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of Chin...
14 May, 2015, 11.04 AM IST
Gujarat government plans airport at Dholavira in Kutch: Tourism MinisterThe district is currently hosting the 'Rann Festival' (desert festival) which was inaugurated at Dhordo village yesterday by Chief Minister...
08 Dec, 2014, 06.04 PM IST
Top islands & beaches in India for you this summerA holiday by the waters is ideal, it’s time to pack in your bikini and scuba diving gear for some adventure this summer.
20 Mar, 2014, 01.27 PM IST
- Turkey straddles east and west with a distinct grandeur
That Turkey straddles east and west with a distinct grandeur was very apparent to Subhra Ray.
14 Jul, 2011, 07.31 AM IST
- Sri Lanka: Treasure trove of ancient times, natural beauty & friendly people
Sri Lanka’s treasure-trove of ancient cities, Buddhist remnants and sheer natural beauty, not to mention friendly people, makes tourists re...
26 May, 2011, 07.54 AM IST
- Port city of Alexandria, beacon of the ages
Alexandria's ancient lighthouse may have been long destroyed but the Egyptian city by the Mediterranean continues its millennial quest to i...
13 Nov, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Hari Niwas Palace: Flavour of Jammu
If you thought Jammu was all about Vaishno Devi shrine, you are terribly mistaken.
22 Jun, 2006, 12.00 AM IST