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Town Built Entirely of Mud Bricks: The City of Shibam Yemen
The City of Shibam Yemen. Yemen reveals a centuries-old architectural marvel rising from desert soil, showcasing the ...
Syrians return to famed Palmyra ruins scarred by IS
Syrians are once again picnicking and smoking shisha amid the ruins of ancient Palmyra, once desecrated by jihadists but ...
The Phantom Terrorists: Searching for Islamic State in Syria
For many years, the Syrian desert was an incredibly dangerous place. Experts believe the last remnants of Islamic State are still there. But are they really?
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For Centuries, Indigenous People Lived in These Desert Canyons. Now, New Technology Reveals Extraordinary Details About This Sacred Site
In the Arizona desert, researchers are uncovering extraordinary details about the peoples who have inhabited this land since ...
‘Everything is better than before’: How Syria is reopening to tourists
Syria’s status as a classic Middle East tourist definition was shredded by civil war. Visitors are now beginning to return, ...
Review: At the Getty Villa, the marvelous exhibition rescued from the Palisades fire
Art from ancient Thrace is often flashy and brusque, as befits a warrior tribe. The archaic society was known for the prowess ...
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Syrians visit ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra
Standing the test of time. Syrians are once again able to enjoy the ancient ruins in the city of Palmyra. Paramount reveals Smurfs with a first trailer unveiling Rihanna as the voice of Smurfette.