Genti Koule, also known as Eptapyrgio, situated atop the Acropolis of Thessaloniki, Greece—a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site—bears witness to a centuries-old history shrouded in darkness.
It was built in the early 14th century and has dominated since as the...
Archaeologists have uncovered new evidence of early Christian churches beneath the historic city of Berat in central Albania. Two Late Antique mosaic floors discovered under parts of the modern city are shedding new light on the religious life of...
Archaeologists in Sicily, Italy have uncovered a striking mosaic depicting what appear to be Roman-era flip-flops, adding a new chapter to the rich artistic heritage of the Villa Romana del Casale. The sandals, crafted in the fourth century A.D.,...
Heavy rains struck southern Jordan on Sunday afternoon, triggering flash floods that poured into Petra’s narrow rock-carved passageways. The Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) halted ticket sales and temporarily closed access to the site as a precaution.
However,...
Greece is among the top ten countries for the number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe in 2023. The new list, published by Statista, included particularly important cultural, natural, and mixed sites.
Greece boasts 19 UNESCO World Heritage Sites,...
The stunningly-beautiful ancient city known as Petra in southern Jordan is a world treasure like none other on the globe. The ancient rock city is built into the dramatic pink-colored stone of Jabal Al-Madbah mountain, facing outward to a...
In Peru, a team of archaeologists have made a new discovery. They have found a sealed corridor that is over 3,000 years old.
This corridor, known as "the condor's passageway," is believed to lead to other chambers within a huge...
Heavy rains caused flooding at the archeological site of Petra, Jordan. Officials and the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) called for the evacuation of tourists from the area.
Heavy rains fell in the southern part of the country,...
Welcome to Warsaw, Poland -- where history and modern times collide in a beautiful display of buildings, museums and art! Warsaw is one of the top ten fastest-growing European cities, and is known for its spin on Greek “filoksenia”,...
