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Ancient mystery code was probably Sargon II's name
Popular Science via Yahoo News· 1 month agoLate 19th century drawing of an Assyrian lion symbol published by French excavator Victor Place. King Sargon II was a big fan of seeing his name around...
2,700-year-old statue was hidden for protection in the ’90s. It’s been rediscovered
Miami Herald via Yahoo News· 8 months agoMore than 2,700 years ago, Assyrian king Sargon II ordered the construction of his own city in what...
Mysterious symbols from ancient Iraq temple baffled researchers for years — until now
Miami Herald via Yahoo News· 1 month agoFor over 100 years, archaeologists have been flummoxed by a set of symbols discovered at an ancient...
Stone carvings — 2,700 years old — unveiled at archaeological site in Iraq, experts say
Miami Herald via AOL· 2 years agoAfter four years of excavations, researchers unveiled a first-of-its kind archaeological park in...
How To Spend One Day in Paris
Travel Noire via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAhh, Paris, the city of light and romance. It’s one of the most beautiful places where proposals are made, weddings are set, and love blossoms. But Paris...
Archaeological dig in Iraq unearths ancient winged sculpture
Euronews via Yahoo News· 8 months agoMany of the priceless reliefs showing gods, mythical beasts and kings were destroyed by Islamic...
Liner notes for the Citadel
LA Times via Yahoo News· 7 months agoFive miles south of downtown Los Angeles in the City of Commerce lies a behemoth at 5675 Telegraph Road that resembles Babylonian ruins. It looks as if...