Approaching artistic 'transactions' in this way provides a methodological framework that, although unable to conclusively determine the origin of each symbol, can lead to insights on cultural exchange ...

He still cherishes the network of ancient gravity-fed irrigation ditches that deliver the water that keeps his orchard thriving. Those irrigation ditches, scattered across the state and known as ...

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The Khmissa, also known as the Khamsa and the Hand of Fatima, is the symbol of the five-fingered hand well known across the Middle East and North Africa as a symbol of protection. The symbol is ...

The ancient Egyptians invented one of the earliest known writing systems used from around 3000 BC. The symbols they used were called hieroglyphs, which comes from a Greek word meaning ...

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Researchers from the University of Bologna have unveiled how ancient cylinder seals played a key role in the development of ...

Not only do some of the symbols match exactly, but they also appear to convey the same meanings in relation to ancient transactions and trade ... It gets kind of gross': Residents in downtown building ...

The Historian recounted the fascinating evolution of timekeeping devices from the early sun dials to modern smart watches.

The carvings, mostly enigmatic cup marks arranged in various patterns, also feature sailing ships, symbols and signs.