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New discoveries in Egypt reveal history of Ramesseum Temple
Los Angeles, April 5: A joint Egyptian-French archaeological mission uncovered tombs and buildings that reveal more history about the Ramesseum Temple in the southern city of Luxor, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement.
India to send Lord Buddha's holy relics from Gujarat's Aravalli to Thailand: PM Modi
Bangkok, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a special announcement in Thailand on Thursday, stating that India will send relics of Lord Buddha, discovered in Gujarat's Aravalli in the 1960s, to Thailand so that devotees can pay their obeisance.
Remains of 2,500-3,000-year-old civilisation found in Jharkhand's Chouparan
Ranchi, Feb 17: Archaeological evidence of a 2,500-3,000-year-old civilisation has been discovered in Chouparan block of the Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand.
TN plans major excavations in Korkai, the ancient Pandyan port
Chennai, Feb 10: The Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department is planning extensive excavations at Korkai, the ancient port city of the Pandyan Empire.
Excavation in 2,500-year-old tomb compound in Israel reveals ancient trade routes
Jerusalem, Feb 5: Excavations of a 2500-year-old tomb compound in the Negev desert in southern Israel revealed ancient trade caravans traveling through the area, revealing the region's possible historical significance as an international trade crossroads connecting cultures.
Discovery of 2,500-year-old Negev Burial site sheds light on ancient trade routes
Tel Aviv, February 5: Archaeologists uncovered a 2,500-year-old burial site in the Negev Highlands, shedding light on ancient trade routes that connected cultures from Yemen, Phoenicia, Egypt, and beyond, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Wednesday.
Russian archaeologists uncover Late Neolithic settlements
Moscow, February 4: Archaeologists from the Institute of History of Material Culture at the Russian Academy of Sciences have discovered four settlements dating back to the Late Neolithic Age (2nd-1st millennia BC) in the Kola Peninsula, Murmansk region, Russia.
Cambodia completes restoration of ancient temple in UNESCO-listed Angkor Park
Phnom Penh, Feb 3: Cambodia has completed the restoration of a more than 1,000-year-old brick temple on the north side of Phnom Krom Temple in the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park, the APSARA National Authority (ANA) said on Monday.
Iron Age in Tamil Nadu began over 5,300 years ago: CM Stalin
Chennai, Jan 23: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin announced on Thursday that the Iron Age in Tamil Nadu began over 5,300 years ago.
Egypt announces new archaeological discoveries near Luxor
Luxor, Jan 9: Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed significant finds near Luxor, including parts of a temple linked to Queen Hatshepsut, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said.
CM Stalin announces $1 million prize for deciphering Indus Valley civilisation
Chennai, Jan 5: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has announced a prize of one million US dollars for archaeologists who can decipher and provide a coherent understanding of the Indus Valley Civilisation.