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Rare 'redemption of Zion' coin unearthed near temple mount
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
A rare bronze coin bearing the inscription "For the Redemption of Zion" has been discovered during archaeological excavations near Jerusalem's Temple Mount, shedding new light on the final days before the destruction of the Second Temple, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursd
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Discovery of 2,500-year-old Negev Burial site sheds light on ancient trade
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Archaeologists uncovered a 2,500-year-old burial site in the Negev Highlands, shedding light on ancient trade routes that connected cultures from Yemen, Phoenicia, Egypt, and beyond, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Wednesday.
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Abdulla Al Hamed visits 'Pearling Path' in Bahrain
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office, accompanied by Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al-Noaimi, Minister of Information of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiqu
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'Exquisite' 1,700-year-old oil lamp sheds light on Jewish symbolism
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
An intricately decorated 1,700-year-old ceramic oil lamp, adorned with symbols linked to the Jewish Temple was discovered during an archaeological excavation near Jerusalem's Mount of Olives, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday.
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Remains of a Ptolemaic temple uncovered in Sohag
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A joint Egyptian-German archaeological team has unearthed the remains of a Ptolemaic temple near the Great Temple of Atribis in Sohag, Egypt. The discovery, led by the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the University of Tubingen, includes a 51-meter pylon facade with intricate carvings and
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Israel's earliest public building? archaeologists uncover possible bronze
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Archaeologists excavating an area being prepared for an industrial zone uncovered a 5,000-year-old human settlement, including what may be the oldest public building found in the Israel, Antiquities Authority announced on Tuesday.
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"India showcasing culture and civilisation through revival of Lord Buddha'
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
PM Modi also mentioned that the centre was making efforts to preserve the culture and heritage of the country and in the last 10 years, more than 600 antiquities had been brought back to India, with many of these antiquities related to Buddhism and said, "India is showcasing culture and c
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Palestinians caught looting second temple-era archaeological site: Israel
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Five Palestinians were caught red-handed looting a Second Temple-period archaeological site, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday.
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PM Modi appreciates US returning Indian artefacts in 114th episode of 'Man
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit earlier this month, the US formally handed over 297 antiquities that were stolen or trafficked from India.
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Another example of shared commitment to preserve cultural heritage: US env
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The US has formally handed over 297 antiquities that were stolen or trafficked from India.
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India's emphasis is "minimising conflict and division" and "leveraging dem
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Addressing a special briefing on PM Modi's visit to the US, Misri said, "India's emphasis is on minimizing conflict and division, leveraging democratic values even as we pursued development objectives, and highlighting the role of technology and the digital revolution in ushering in good gov
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US Consul General organises 5-day workshop on 'Antiquities Trafficking Pre
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The US Consul General in Chennai, Chris Hodges, has organised a five-day workshop on Antiquities Trafficking Prevention in collaboration with the governments of India, Nepal, and Tamil Nadu following the signing of the Cultural Property Agreement.
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