When we think of ancient India, images of grand temples, philosophical discourse, and flourishing trade often come to mind. However, behind the splendor of the Mauryan Empire—the first empire to ...

When a drought dried up the water in Iraq's Mosul Dam reservoir, it exposed ruins from an ancient city dating to the Bronze Age.The city included a palace with walls preserved to heights of 22 ...

The Mauryan Empire stands as a pivotal chapter in ancient Indian history, renowned for its significant administrative advancements, powerful rulers, and cultural contributions. This curated ...

A 3,400-year-old palace has emerged from a reservoir in the Kurdistan region of Iraq after water levels dropped because of drought. The discovery should yield more light on the mysterious Mittani ...

The palace site, known as Kemune, was first discovered in 2010. Until recently it was covered by water from the Mosul Dam reservoir. However, last autumn, these waters receded in the face of a ...

Making of an empire As a bold young man, Chandragupta Maurya, the future king of the Mauryan Empire, allegedly offered some brash advice to Alexander the Great, who had crossed the Indus River ...