The ancient world was replete with a myriad of fascinating civilizations, many of which are no longer remembered.

When people say 'unknown civilization', it makes us want to think of the vast outer space, but it is said that a civilization with extremely advanced science and technology may have existed on the ...

About 4000 years ago, Mesopotamia had a very good civilization, including big cities and established secretary systems. Some of the clay tablets on which the documents of the time were written have ...

The C-shaped Jade Dragon is one of the earliest forms found to date in jade artifacts. A representative object of Hongshan culture, it is widely admired for its simple elegance.GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY ...

Greece, often hailed as the cradle of Western civilization, is steeped in rich history and cultural significance. From its ...

Recent archaeological discoveries have unveiled ruins believed to be part of a civilization dating back 20,000 years, challenging our understanding of human history. These findings compel researchers ...

Archaeologists have long suspected that climate can make or break a civilization, but the emerging picture of past “megadroughts” suggests something more severe: centuries-scale dry spells that can ...

Long before the Inka (commonly known as Inca in English) rose to power, a mysterious civilization bloomed on the edge of Lake Titicaca. Known as Tiwanaku, it began as a humble farming village in the ...

Legends of Dragon, the Ancient Civilization of Hongshan Culture, in now on display at the Shanghai Museum East. [Photo by Gao Erqiang/chinadaily.com.cn] The Shanghai Museum East is running a new ...

The Ancient Maya civilisation is celebrated not only for its remarkable achievements in art, architecture and astronomy but also for its sophisticated engagement with complex tropical environments.