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What is Beaufort Castle, the historic Crusader fortress Israel now holds in Lebanon? - explainer
Aside from a smaller fortification present at the site of the current Beaufort Castle, little else is known about the site prior to its capture by the Crusader forces.
Priceless Romanian artifacts recovered a year after being stolen from Dutch museum
‘Secrets of ancient Egypt’: Old Kingdom tombs, artifacts discovered on Nile's west bank
Authorities reveal discovery of fourth century Roman shipwreck off Italy’s southern coast
Greek textbooks discuss Judaism, Holocaust in detail, but fall short on antisemitism
Greek textbooks give limited attention to local Jewish history and contributions to Greek society. Even though they include Jewish history and misfortunes, the books leave antisemitism behind.
Turkey unveils new Gobeklitepe discoveries, adding to picture of Neolithic age
Turkey's Stone Mounds Project, including Gobeklitepe and Karahantepe, features the world's oldest structures for gathering and rituals, dating to 9,500 BCE.
Exploring the Canary Islands, from ancient lava landscapes to hidden Jewish echoes - review
The ship docked in Santa Cruz, a city painted in the faded palette of dreams: mustard yellows, sea blues, and sun-washed pinks. Every balcony seemed to lean forward in curiosity.
PA's Abbas to send delegation to UNESCO to review Palestinian curriculum
The PA commits to UNESCO to remove hate speech from textbooks, but the Israeli government and IMPACT-se accuse its recent curriculum of still inciting violence and antisemitism.
MK Sukkot submits bill demanding Israel have governance of Cave of the Patriarchs, not Waqf
The bill cites Abraham's biblical purchase of the land as proof of Jewish ownership, and suggests that local municipalities be granted authority over the site.
Ancient Carmel cave dwellers hunted in lakes and marshes, not the sea, new study reveals
Researchers found that Natufian culture hunters on Mt. Carmel systematically hunted waterfowl in freshwater lakes during the Ice Age. The bird bones show a rich diet and ancient lifestyle.
Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany set to become first Arab head of UNESCO despite criticism
Enany, 54, was elected last month by UNESCO's 58-member Executive Board with 55 votes, beating Edouard Firmin Matoko of Congo-Brazzaville.
Saudi project discusses potential involvement in rebuilding Syria's historic sites
Diriyah’s CEO discusses potential involvement in the reconstruction of Syria’s historic sites, as part of Saudi Arabia’s broader cultural heritage development strategy.
Ancient wonders at risk: Persepolis faces threat of land subsidence
land surrounding Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is sinking, and many of Iran's 28 World Heritage sites, including Pasargadae and Yazd, are located near sinking areas.
Göbeklitepe Discovery: Could These Quadrangular Plans Be Residences?
"In just a few weeks of work, we identified the existence, locations, and densities of not only large monumental buildings and public structures but also residences," said the excavation director.
