On an Egyptian desert rock ridge west of Alexandria and between the Mediterranean sea and Lake Mariout is Kom el-Nugus, an ...

And beneath those ancient ruins they uncovered a pot — overflowing with Persian gold coins. The hoard was seemingly left there by a soldier who — for some reason, probably a tragic one — was ...

Persepolis, an ancient city located in the Fars Province of Iran, stands as one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. Founded by Darius the Great in 518 BCE, it served as the ...

The showdown between the ancient Greek city states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia was one of the pivotal moments of ...

The ancient theater at Tlos in Asia Minor is almost fully restored to its former glory and expected to host performances ...

Tired of crowded ruins and noisy tour groups? Skip the tourist traps. These ancient sites are quietly spectacular—and waiting to blow your mind without the chaos. Here’s your under-the-radar ...