Archaeology


Feature Writer: Natasha Sheldon
Natasha Sheldon, Neil Bate

Join us on a journey through time from prehistory to the present day. Discover Neolithic stone tools and the origins of agriculture in ancient Mesopotamia. Explore the civilisations of Rome, Greece, the Inca’s and the Mayans. Learn about our industrial past.

By following the current research and excavations of historical organisations worldwide, we’ll be up to the minute with the latest archaeological discoveries and issues. Not only that, we’ll learn about archaeology itself. How do archaeologists do their job? Who’s who in the archaeological world? How can you get involved?

You'll find articles that complement archaeology in art history , anthropology and ancient history. So for explorations of the past this is a great place to start!

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Natasha Sheldon

The Temples and Churches of Roman Sbeitla

In: Archaeology (general)

Sbeitla is notable its religious buildings, particularly its rare temples to the Capitoline triad and its early Christian churches more...

Dougga, Tunisia

In: Archaeology (general)

In the hills to the south east of Carthage, Dougga is a former Numidian town with impressive roman remains more...

Arabic Bosra, Syria

In: Archaeological Buildings

Unlike many cities after the fall of the Roman Empire, Bosra found a new life as a flourishing Muslim town. This has lasted into the present day. more...

Ancient Bosra, Syria

In: Archaeological Buildings

The Syrian town of Bosra has a history as a Nabataean and Roman provincial capital, an important garrison town and a major centre of Byzantine Christianity more...

The Ancient Tombs of Palmyra

In: Archaeological Burial Practices

Palmyra's burials are unique. Situated outside the city walls, they show the changes in burial practice over the city's history and reflect Palmyran beliefs in life after more...

The Temple of Bel, Palmyra

In: Archaeological Buildings

One of the major monuments of Palmyra, the Temple of Bel marries Greco Roman temple architecture with Semitic religious features. more...

The Archaeology of Palmyra, Syria

In: Archaeological Buildings

The remains of Palmyra are at first glance typically classical. There are also many elements to the city's architecture that are unique more...

The History of Palmyra, Syria

In: Archaeology (general)

Palmyra or Tadmor began life as a Seleucid city. It grew prosperous from trade before a rebellion against the Roman Empire destroyed it more...

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