An international team of researchers claims that a boat-shaped mound 18 miles (30km) south of Mount Ararat in Turkey is ...

The Grand Egyptian Museum is filled with archaeological treasures, here's our pick of some of the best historical marvels.

Far from the well-trodden tourism path, the Central African nation of Gabon promises unparalleled access to nature at its ...

It may be remembered that the legend of Rome's foundation began with the arrival of refugee boats on the coasts of ... for an eye ointment recorded in a papyrus from the collection of the Austrian ...

On the boat trip back to camp, Mavoungou suddenly cut the motor. “Look,” he whispered, pointing at a quivering stand of papyrus a few yards away. Behind it, an elephant was busy munching on ...

Hidden for thousands of years, sealed in artificial caves that once served as boat storage, they uncovered entire rolls of papyrus – some several feet long and still remarkably intact.

Among its treasures are a statue of Ramses II, a vast papyrus collection and 500 artefacts from the ... and one of Seville’s most popular attractions. Hire a boat and row around the canal for the most ...

Fork out an extra Dhs1 and you can hop on an abra too, for what will be the cheapest scenic boat trip you’ll encounter ... and an Elephant Clock in the Indian court to hieroglyphics and papyrus ...