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Radboud University Nijmegen Radboud University Nijmegen
Radboud University Nijmegen- Institute for Cognition and Information. ...
Zimbabwe Bird 'Flies' Home Zimbabwe Bird 'Flies' Home
Zimbabwe Bird 'Flies' Home- From BBC, a unique piece of Zimbabwe's cultural heritage has been returned after being looted almost 100 years ago. ...
Riddle of Great Zimbabwe Riddle of Great Zimbabwe
Riddle of Great Zimbabwe- When Portuguese traders first encountered the vast stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe in the sixteenth century, they believed they had found the fabled capital of the Queen of Sheba. ...
Afghanistan 1969-1974 Afghanistan 1969-1974
Afghanistan 1969-1974- A collection of photographs by Dr. Volker Thewalt of Kabul Museum exhibits, Bamiyan, and other important sites in Afghanistan. ...
Museum Under Siege Museum Under Siege
Museum Under Siege- An article by the Archaeological Institute of America detailing the ongoing efforts to rescue the collections of Afghanistan's National Museum. ...
BBC - Afghans Display Ancient Stone BBC - Afghans Display Ancient Stone
BBC - Afghans Display Ancient Stone- An article reporting the acquisition of the 2000 year old Kushan Rabotak Stone. Includes statements of tolerance for archaeological remains by the Taliban. ...
BBC - Afghan Gold Stash Found Intact BBC - Afghan Gold Stash Found Intact
BBC - Afghan Gold Stash Found Intact- Report on a legendary store of 2,000-year old Afghan treasure, including gold and ancient manuscripts, found intact. ...
The Impact of War upon Afghanistan's Cultural Heritage The Impact of War upon Afghanistan's Cultural Heritage
The Impact of War upon Afghanistan's Cultural Heritage- Paper presented at the AIA conference by Afghanistan's National Institute of Archaeology on the impact of war upon Afghanistan's cultural heritage. ...
Christian Science Monitor - Afghanistan's Buddhas Still Under Threat Christian Science Monitor - Afghanistan's Buddhas Still Under Threat
Christian Science Monitor - Afghanistan's Buddhas Still Under Threat- Investigates a case of possible corruption in the arrest and immediate release of several thieves intent on stealing archaeological relics. ...
BBC - Experts Defer Buddhas' Rebuilding BBC - Experts Defer Buddhas' Rebuilding
BBC - Experts Defer Buddhas' Rebuilding- Conservation experts meeting in Kabul to rescue Afghan cultural heritage decide Kabul Museum should be restored before the giant statues. ...
The Guardian - 'Miracle' of 2nd Century Bowl Saved From Taliban The Guardian - 'Miracle' of 2nd Century Bowl Saved From Taliban
The Guardian - 'Miracle' of 2nd Century Bowl Saved From Taliban- Museum curators risk their lives to protect a 2nd century AD stone wine bowl carved with Bacchanalian scenes of naked women and satyrs dancing and feasting ...
Jews in Medieval Armenia Jews in Medieval Armenia
Jews in Medieval Armenia- A bibliography of sources on the discovery of a Jewish cemetery in Armenia. ...
Dr. Stone Expedition in Armenia Dr. Stone Expedition in Armenia
Dr. Stone Expedition in Armenia- Videos, images, and reports from the excavation in Armenia showing Jewish tombstones from the 13th and early 14th centuries. ...
University of Durham University of Durham
University of Durham- Department of Psychology. ...
The Ometepe Petroglyph Project The Ometepe Petroglyph Project
The Ometepe Petroglyph Project- Photos, recording techniques, and information about a volunteer archeological field survey performed on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua. ...
The Unexpected Discovery of Vestiges of the Medieval Armenian Jews The Unexpected Discovery of Vestiges of the Medieval Armenian Jews
The Unexpected Discovery of Vestiges of the Medieval Armenian Jews- An article by Kevin Alan Brook discussing the unexpected discovery in 1996 of Jewish graves by an Armenian bishop, Abraham Mkrtchyan. ...
The Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots The Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots
The Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots- UNESCO World Heritage Site description and petition. ...
UNESCO: Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin UNESCO: Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin
UNESCO: Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin- World Heritage Centre. Photos, description, maps and documents. ...
UNESCO: Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley UNESCO: Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley
UNESCO: Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley- World Heritage Centre. Photograph, description, maps and documents. ...
The Azerbaijan Connection: Challenging Euro-Centric Theories of Migration The Azerbaijan Connection: Challenging Euro-Centric Theories of Migration
The Azerbaijan Connection: Challenging Euro-Centric Theories of Migration- Paper by Dr. Thor Heyerdahl, published spring 1995, revealing his belief that Azerbaijanis may be ancestors of the Scandinavians. ...
Scientists Dig Out 2,450-year-old Civilization in Bangladesh Scientists Dig Out 2,450-year-old Civilization in Bangladesh
Scientists Dig Out 2,450-year-old Civilization in Bangladesh- From the People's Daily, a group of Bangladeshi scientists dug out an ancient road in northern Narsingdi, 50 km northeast of the capital Dhaka, suggesting 2,4 ...
Archaeology in the Kingdom of Bhutan Archaeology in the Kingdom of Bhutan
Archaeology in the Kingdom of Bhutan- Description of the first scientific archaeological investigation in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Excavations carried out at Batpalathang by a Swiss team. Includes: field reports, photos, m ...
Sultan's Lost Treasure Sultan's Lost Treasure
Sultan's Lost Treasure- Looks at a French-led expedition to recover thousands of porcelain objects and other artifacts from a 14th century Chinese shipwreck off the coast of Brunei. ...
Khmer Ceramics Khmer Ceramics
Khmer Ceramics- Photographs and a short synopsis of Khmer Empire ceramic art from Asia Art. ...
Sculpture of Angkor and Ancient Cambodia Sculpture of Angkor and Ancient Cambodia
Sculpture of Angkor and Ancient Cambodia- A virtual tour of Khmer Empire antiquities from the National Gallery of Art in Washington (QuickTime). ...
Despite War, Cambodians Protect their National Treasures Despite War, Cambodians Protect their National Treasures
Despite War, Cambodians Protect their National Treasures- The war that swept Cambodia during the past two decades has left its best-known temples and monuments virtually untouched. ...
Cave of the Glowing Skulls Cave of the Glowing Skulls
Cave of the Glowing Skulls- Photographs of excavation and art, and map of Talgua Cave with summaries. ...
Sydney Morning Herald - Ancient temple discovered in jungle Sydney Morning Herald - Ancient temple discovered in jungle
Sydney Morning Herald - Ancient temple discovered in jungle- A previously unknown temple is found in the middle of the Cambodian jungle, constructed in dedication to Brahmin beliefs in the ninth or tenth century. ...
154 buried Buddha artifacts discovered in Cambodia 154 buried Buddha artifacts discovered in Cambodia
154 buried Buddha artifacts discovered in Cambodia- From Xinhua, Cambodia's soldiers uncovered 154 miniature Buddhas coated with gold, silver and brass last weekin a plot in Stung Treng province. ...
Tomb raiders and the phantom army Tomb raiders and the phantom army
Tomb raiders and the phantom army- From The Times, A comic book is the latest weapon in the fight against looters. ...
Guardian - Cambodia's Forgotten Temples Fall Prey to Looters Guardian - Cambodia's Forgotten Temples Fall Prey to Looters
Guardian - Cambodia's Forgotten Temples Fall Prey to Looters- News article on how guards now patrol Angkor Wat, but other cultural sites are being plundered daily. ...
Chinese Culture: Images Chinese Culture: Images
Chinese Culture: Images- A summary of all the picture files available on the Brooklyn College Core 9 Chinese Culture site, along with their sources. ...
Ancient Chinese Rice Archaeological Project Ancient Chinese Rice Archaeological Project
Ancient Chinese Rice Archaeological Project- Study of rice in Neolithic and Epi-Palaeolithic archaeological paddy sites on the middle Yangtze River. ...
Mysterious Mummies of China Mysterious Mummies of China
Mysterious Mummies of China- Articles at NOVA Online giving further information on the 3000 year old Tarum Mummies. ...
9,000-Year-Old Flutes From Jiahu, Henan Province, China 9,000-Year-Old Flutes From Jiahu, Henan Province, China
9,000-Year-Old Flutes From Jiahu, Henan Province, China- A press release from Brookhaven National Laboratory detailing a set of very early Chinese flutes. ...
Ancient Graves Discovered in Central China Ancient Graves Discovered in Central China
Ancient Graves Discovered in Central China- From Xinhua, Chinese aristocrats were building hundreds of tombs in this ancient capital of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. ...
Huge Ancient Pottery Drum Unearthed Huge Ancient Pottery Drum Unearthed
Huge Ancient Pottery Drum Unearthed- From Xinhua, archaeologists believe that a pottery drum unearthed recently in Qianyang County, northwest China's Shannxi Province, is probably the largest one ever found. ...
Byzantine Gold Coin Unearthed in Qinghai Byzantine Gold Coin Unearthed in Qinghai
Byzantine Gold Coin Unearthed in Qinghai- From Xinhua News, a Byzantine gold coin recently unearthed in Dulan in northwest China's Qinghai Province, may shed new light on the history of East-West trade routes. ...
Multiplication Tables Exist in China 2,200 Years Ago Multiplication Tables Exist in China 2,200 Years Ago
Multiplication Tables Exist in China 2,200 Years Ago- From Xinhua, Chinese archaeologists have unearthed proof that the times tables were being drummed into the heads of pupils more than 2,000 years ago. ...
Ancient Civilization Existed in South China: Findings Ancient Civilization Existed in South China: Findings
Ancient Civilization Existed in South China: Findings- From the People's Daily, archaeological findings prove that civilization existed in Shenzhen, now a coastal boomtown in south China's Guangdong Province, as early as ...
China Had Express Post in 221 BCE China Had Express Post in 221 BCE
China Had Express Post in 221 BCE- From CNN, China had an express postal service as long ago as 221 BCE, according to archaeologists studying recently discovered Imperial documents. ...
China Finds Oldest Environmental Protection Rule China Finds Oldest Environmental Protection Rule
China Finds Oldest Environmental Protection Rule- A report from Xinhua that China was taking legal measures to protect the natural environment as early as West Han Dynasty (206 BCE to 24 CE), in Gansu Province. ...
Finds Confirm China's Ancient Trade Route Port Finds Confirm China's Ancient Trade Route Port
Finds Confirm China's Ancient Trade Route Port- From the People's Daily, Chinese archaeologists say they have found more evidence to prove Hepu, at Beihai City in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was the o ...
China's Boat-building Dates Back 7,500 Years China's Boat-building Dates Back 7,500 Years
China's Boat-building Dates Back 7,500 Years- From the people's Daily, Chinese archaeologists have unearthed a wooden boat dating back at least 7,500 years in Xiaoshan City of east China's Zhejiang Province. ...
Tomb Depicting Murals Found in Southwest China Tomb Depicting Murals Found in Southwest China
Tomb Depicting Murals Found in Southwest China- From Xinhuanet, Chinese archaeologists have found colorful murals on walls inside six cliff tombs dating back to the Eastern Han Dynasty, 25-220 C.E. ...
1,700-year-old Legal Document Found in NW Province 1,700-year-old Legal Document Found in NW Province
1,700-year-old Legal Document Found in NW Province- From the Peoples daily, a incomplete document dating back 1,700 years just has been unearthed in Gansu Province, providing a valuable clue for archaeologists on the lon ...
Earliest Presence of Humans in East Asia Earliest Presence of Humans in East Asia
Earliest Presence of Humans in East Asia- From BBC, man entered northern China as long as 1.36 million years ago, according to new research. ...
China's Oldest Grotto Grave Unearthed in SW China China's Oldest Grotto Grave Unearthed in SW China
China's Oldest Grotto Grave Unearthed in SW China- From the People's Daily, Neolithic grotto grave is found on the Nongshan Mountain of southwestern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, unveiling the burial secrets of the L ...
From Portraiture of Power to Gold Coin of Kaghan From Portraiture of Power to Gold Coin of Kaghan
From Portraiture of Power to Gold Coin of Kaghan- Article in Transoxiana 6. Western Turks and Byzantine gold coins found in China. ...
Unique Pentagonal Temple Unique Pentagonal Temple
Unique Pentagonal Temple- From Archaeology, Excavation of a burial ground in Sweden has yielded an unusual Iron Age temple. ...

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