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An image shows the hieroglyphic inscription bearing the royal cartouche of Pharaoh Ramses III (1186–1155 BC) discovered in the Wadi Rum Reserve in southern Jordan (Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities

Pharaonic Hieroglyphic Inscription of Ramses III Found in Southern Jordan

20 April 2025

In a remarkable archaeological breakthrough, a hieroglyphic inscription bearing the royal cartouche of Pharaoh Ramses III (1186–1155 BC) has been...

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Ancient scrolls reveal astonishing information about the life of a Nabatean woman, who lived in the first century AD in Petra

18 December 2023

Petra was the capital of a powerful trading empire two thousand years ago. It was established by the Nabateans, a...

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A Neolithic Ornate Necklace with Over 2,500 Stones found in a Child’s Grave

3 August 2023

An ornate necklace found in a child’s grave in ancient Jordan about 9,000 years ago provides new insights into the...

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Israeli researchers uncover earliest evidence silver used as currency in Levant

9 January 2023

On Sunday, Israeli archaeologists revealed that they had found the earliest proof of silver being used as money in the...

Culture, News

Jordan’s mysterious ancient wall “Khatt Shebib”

22 October 2022

The accomplishments of ancient civilizations are typically woefully underappreciated because we stereotype them as primitives who only wore loincloths, and...

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7,000-year-old Ritual Complex Found In Jordan Desert

23 February 2022

The team of French and Jordanian archaeologists has discovered a 7,000-year-old ritualistic complex near what is thought to be the...

Artistic depiction of the martyrdom of John the Baptist

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The place where John the Baptist was martyred

4 February 2022

The infamous birthday banquet of Herod Antipas, which culminated in the beheading of St John the Baptist — a preacher...

A restored foundation of the Byzantine basilica in Tell Hisban (Photo: Ivan LaBianca)

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Ancient Jordanian town referred to as Heshbon in the Old Testament provides insight into regional agricultural history

20 January 2022

The American archaeologist stated that Tell Hisban, located on the Madaba plains of Jordan, represents the “granary of the empires”....

Classical Archeology, Travel

The best-preserved Roman ruins outside of Italy can be seen in Jerash the ancient city of Jordan’s

2 December 2021

Jerash is a magnificent old Roman city located around 50 kilometers from Amman, Jordan. Jerash is considered the most well-preserved...

Travel

Rose Red City “Ancient City of Petra”

12 February 2021

Petra is one of the most interesting ancient cities in the world.This beautiful city, one of the 7 wonders of...

Pharaonic Hieroglyphic Inscription of Ramses III Found in Southern Jordan

Ancient scrolls reveal astonishing information about the life of a Nabatean woman, who lived in the first century AD in Petra

A Neolithic Ornate Necklace with Over 2,500 Stones found in a Child’s Grave

Israeli researchers uncover earliest evidence silver used as currency in Levant

Jordan’s mysterious ancient wall “Khatt Shebib”

7,000-year-old Ritual Complex Found In Jordan Desert

The place where John the Baptist was martyred

Ancient Jordanian town referred to as Heshbon in the Old Testament provides insight into regional agricultural history

The best-preserved Roman ruins outside of Italy can be seen in Jerash the ancient city of Jordan’s

Rose Red City “Ancient City of Petra”

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