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Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient stone slab in Iraq depicting an Assyrian emperor from the seventh century BC surrounded by deities worshipped in the Mesopotamian civilisation. The massive ...

That’s the message from Kevin McColly, CEO of Coinstar, the company behind those coin-cashing machines you see in supermarkets. American consumers made only 16% of their payments in cash in ...

Have you ever thought about how old coins can reveal stories from India’s past? Imagine a busy marketplace where traders exchange goods, their coins carrying the history of kings and empires.

Kurdish oppression of Assyrians has a long-standing history, most notably during the Assyrian genocide by the Ottomans in 1915–1918, where many Kurdish tribes assisted in the Ottoman campaigns ...

The coin, now valued at around $525,000 ... as well as ancient artefacts, including Assyrian tablets, a Pompeian amphora, and Roman lamps. A devoted patriot and philanthropist, he bequeathed ...

The setting was war-torn northeast Syria. Within the territory controlled by Kurdish fighters was a string of Assyrian Christian farming villages along the Khabur River. These Assyrians had ...

A historic church has reached a milestone as a center of worship and support for Assyrian immigrants who created a thriving community in Turlock. The Assyrian Evangelical Church marked its 100th ...

Example of Hercules-type from Mesopotamia. The Hero Overpowering a Lion Neo-Assyrian period, reign of Sargon II (721-705 BC) The use of Hercules’ image on coins further underscores his role as a ...

The presence of glassware, including small wine glasses, and copper coins minted in the Sasanian Empire further highlights their affluent lifestyle. Spindle whorls and copper needles found at the site ...

A recent archaeological discovery in Israel might corroborate a dramatic biblical account, potentially shedding light on the ancient siege of Jerusalem by Assyrian King Sennacherib. This finding ...