This covers the beginnings of civilisation with the Elamites, until the fall of the Achaemenid empire at the hands of Alexander the Great.

TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an early Elamite jar burial and traces of kiln waste at Tol-e Roubahi ...

Discover the world's oldest written languages still in use. Learn about the rich history and enduring legacy of Sanskrit, ...

Before Pakistan existed as a nation, the lands were known by historical names: Arachosia, Gandhāra, Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan.

Yet Iran’s theocratic rulers have begun not only tolerating but organising such events, part of a charm offensive to promote cultural heritage and try to win over a population disillusioned by ...

Definitive Edition adds Alexander the Great Chronicles DLC with new civilizations, campaign, and pre-order bonus.

Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition is set to continue to explore Antiquity with the Chronicles: Alexander the Great DLC, which will be released on October 14, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

While much of Sogdian culture may be lost to time, some of their structures still stand, including the ruins of an ornate ...

A new geotourism documentary series named “Face of Iran” was unveiled on Tuesday at the Iranology Foundation in Tehran, with ...

Herodotus tended to put his political philosophies into the mouths of historical figures such as Miltiades. He condensed his ...

On a hill overlooking the plain and about 40 km from Bhopal, the site of Sanchi comprises a group of Buddhist monuments (monolithic pillars, palaces, temples and monasteries) all in different states ...

“If it can be established accurately by other means, to allow us to fine-tune the chronology of the Achaemenid gold coinage,” said Andrew Meadows, former curator of coins at the British Museum and the ...