TEHRAN--With a history spanning over 8,000 years, the Iranian civilization is recognized as one of the oldest and most ...

There are 195 countries in the world. Of these, some have roots that can be traced back thousands of years. The concept of a country or nation-state is relatively modern, but many regions have ancient ...

Carvings on a 12,000-year-old monument in Turkey appear to mark solar days and years, making it possibly the oldest solar calendar in ancient civilization. Marking a massive comet strike as the start, ...

When we talk about the “oldest countries,” we are referring to nations with the longest recorded histories, where culture, politics, and society have developed over centuries or even millennia. These ...

India’s ancient Hindu civilization stands as one of the world’s oldest sources of knowledge, philosophy, and science. From ...

Located approximately 40 kilometers southwest of Cairo, Saqqara is one of the most important cemeteries of Memphis. Memphis was one of the most strategically important cities ...

After eight years of research, experts have unearthed 18 structures so far, including residential homes and ceremonial temples. Experts believe the city—since named Peñico—was once a thriving urban ...

The country dates back to 3200 BC. Determining a country's exact age is not always straightforward. It is very hard to pinpoint the exact moment a nation officially began because borders shift, ...