The former Benin Empire was one of the states that existed in sub-Saharan West Africa before the arrival of European colonizers. Its establishment dates back to the eleventh or twelfth century, and its existence would extend some 700 years, until it was annexed by the British Empire in 1897. It sho
The monumental reliefs at the Camels site in northern Arabia are unique:three rocky spurs are decorated with life-size naturalistic carvings of camels and equines. In total, 21 reliefs have been identified. Based on similarities to works of art found in Petra, Jordan, the rock deposit was initially
Researchers from the Lumière University of Lyon together with experts from the General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums of Syria found at the end of 2017, thanks to the analysis of aerial and satellite images, a large network of fortresses intended for surveillance and communication dating fro
LAnse aux Meadows, in northern Newfoundland, is the only undisputed site of an ancient European presence in America. However, its occupation by the Vikings could have been longer, according to a new study. Reconstruction of Viking dwellings at the Anse aux Meadows site in Newfoundland (Canada). L