Syrians cheer end of 50 years of Assad rule at first Friday prayers since government fell
Thousands of Syrians celebrated in Umayyad Square, the largest in Damascus, after the first Muslim Friday prayers following ...
BBC2 年
Gold coins hidden in 7th Century found in wall
Archaeologists in Israel say 44 pure gold coins dating to the 7th Century have been found hidden in a wall at a nature reserve. Weighing about 170g, the hoard found at the Hermon Stream (Banias ...
Yahoo1 个月
US spy satellites uncover 7th-century battlefield that shaped Islam’s spread
In a historic discovery, US spy satellite imagery from the 1970s revealed the exact location of a decisive battle in the seventh century that marked the spread of Islam throughout the known world.
Greek Reporter3 天
What Were Ancient Etruscan Statues Like?
What were the statues of the Etruscans like, and what were they used for? Are there influences from Egypt, Greece and ...
BBC1 个月
Bones of 7th Century saint finally laid to rest
The bones of a 7th Century saint will be finally laid to rest in Folkestone on Sunday after being formally identified as St Eanswythe. The relics of the town's patron saint were hidden in the wall ...
BBC10 个月
New Zealand v South Africa: Kane Williamson seals win for hosts with seventh century in ...
Kane Williamson scored his seventh century in as many Tests to lead New Zealand to a seven-wicket victory in the second Test against South Africa. Williamson scored an unbeaten 133 from 260 balls ...
Khaleej Times24 天
Sharjah: Rare Holy Quran manuscripts dating back to 7th century on display
From Hijazi script dating to the second half of the 7th century to a Holy Quran completed just months after the Ottoman conquest of Baghdad in 1638, these rare and priceless manuscripts are among ...