An archaeological team working at Hatnub in Egypt has discovered the ancient system used to transfer stone blocks from the quarry.
Egyptian archaeologists have discovered parts of a booth with a seat from the time of Ramses II.
“Archeologists at the University of Toronto are in advanced negotiations with Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism to establish an archeological park at Tell Tayinat.”
Over 2 million tourists visit Pamukkale in Turkey annually, but many of them never see the impressive remains of Hierapolis next door. Ferrell Jenkins shares a beautiful photo of the Pamukkale springs.
“Lawrence of Oxford” is a new exhibition at the Magdalene Libraries and Archives that focuses on the early life of the man later known as Lawrence of Arabia.
The Harvard Semitic Museum Youtube channel offers various short videos as well as lectures.
A relief from Persepolis valued at $1.2 million was stolen a couple of times before researches at the
Oriental Institute helped provide evidence that led to its seizure and repatriation.
A rare, 3,000-year-old Assyrian relief sold for $31 million, tripling the pre-sale estimate of $10 million.
New book: A. Lichtenberger & R. Raja, eds., The Archaeology and History of Jerash. 110 Years of Excavations.
HT: Ted Weis, Charles Savelle, Agade, A.D. Riddle