Archaeologists from the British Museum and Iraq have uncovered over 200 4,000-year-old cuneiform tablets at Girsu, shedding light on the earliest known empire's complex bureaucracy.

In southern Iraq, archaeologists have excavated a remarkable collection of carved clay tablets—ancient records of Akkadia, the world’s oldest empire. Marked with the administrative details of ...

This lion-eagle hybrid, reflecting Akkadian culture, is believed to represent the storm god, Adad, and dates back to around 2200-2300 B.C. during the Akkadian Empire. The museum also features ...

The Modern Age is the final stretch towards winning a game of Civilization 7 and if you’re going all-in on Culture, you’re going to need Explorers to research artifacts. When you reach the ...

Three of those invaluable artifacts, which are located on public but protected land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, were recently vandalized. “Those responsible have destroyed an ...

Born in Leeds, Joe finished his Spanish degree in 2018 before becoming an English teacher to football (soccer) players and managers, as well as collaborating with various football media outlets in ...

This lion-eagle hybrid, reflecting Akkadian culture, is believed to represent the storm god, Adad, and dates back to around 2200-2300 B.C. during the Akkadian Empire. The museum also features Chinese ...

Heritage sites have been damaged; museums have been looted; artifacts have been stolen. And these catastrophes aren’t random — legal experts and historians claim Russia intentionally targets ...

Glaciers around the world are melting, releasing mysterious and fascinating artifacts. From ancient human remains to strange wooden tools and statues, these objects draw archaeologists to the icy ...

From covert smuggling tools to government-issued warnings, these artifacts offer a glimpse into a time when a simple drink could land you in trouble. Here are some of the highest-selling ...

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