30th anniversary of Grozny events: Soviet power was toppled within a month
30 years ago, a new hot spot appeared on the USSR map- the Chechen-Ingush Soviet Socialist Autonomous Republic
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UNESCO calls for the protection of cultural heritage in Afghanistan
The UNESCO called for the preservation of Afghanistan's cultural heritage in its diversity, and taking all precautions to protect the country's historic assets from 'damage and looting', amid deepening crisis in the war-torn …
Have any human societies ever lived underground?
It's not just an ancient phenomenon. From ancient catacombs to modern subways, humans have always traveled underground for brief amounts of time. But have entire societies of people ever lived underground?
Archaeologists claim they’ve discovered the Trojan Horse in Turkey
Turkish archaeologists claim they have found what they believe are pieces of the Trojan Horse. According to a report by newsit.gr, Turkish archaeologists excavating the site of the historical city of Troy on the hills of Hisarlik have …
Roman 'dining room' cut from rock discovered in Turkey
Archaeologists have uncovered a rock-hewn 'dining room' in the 'House of Muses,' an excavation site in southeast Turkey that dates to the 2nd or 3rd century BC, when Asia Minor was under Roman rule. After early …
Russian archaeologists found 4,000-old city in Iraq
A group of Russian archaeologists discovered June 24 an ancient settlement about 4,000 years old in Dhi Qar governorate in southern Iraq. The discovery was made in the area of Tell al-Duhaila, which is home to more than 1,200 archaeological sites, including the Great Ziggurat of Ur site from the Sumerian era, and the royal tomb
Some 8,500-year-old human skeletons found in Turkey
Nearly 8,500-year-old human skeletons and a three-hole musical instrument were found during an excavation carried out in an apartment yard in Turkey's northwestern province of Bilecik’s Bahçelievler neighborhood. …
The case for cooperation and peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan
The reopening of the Zangazur Corridor will open an economic opportunity for both countries and the wider region
Who Invented TV?
The way people watch television has changed dramatically since the medium first burst onto the scene in the 1940s and ‘50s and forever transformed American life. Decade after decade, TV technology has steadily advanced: Color arrived in …
Russian tanks kept South Korea alive
One of the great ironies of the military balance in the Koreas is the fact that South Korea operates more advanced Russian tanks than North Korea, …
Russia gains foothold in Syria’s Palmyra
Russia has begun a project to rehabilitate Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra. Pursuant to three agreements signed with the Syrian government, Russia has announced the start of a project to restore artifacts from the ancient city of Palmyra in the eastern countryside of Homs in central Syria
Day of Remembrance and Sorrow: Vladimir Putin urges Europe "to be open, despite the past"
Today, marking Russia's Day of Remembrance and Sorrow, Russian President Vladimir Putin urged European partners to recognize mistakes of the past and correct them to ensure security on the continent for equitable cooperation for the …
Koryun Gumashyan takes Azerbaijan's Kelbajar district hostage
Armenian Colonel Koryun Gumashyan admitted the availability of maps of mined Azerbaijani territories, because he had personally been engaged in mines placement in Lachin and Kelbajar districts in 1993. "In 1993, these areas were …
Erdogan: Taksim Mosque is one of the signs of the birth of a great and strong Turkey which gives hopes to its friends and brothers
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday inaugurated the impressive mosque in Istanbul’s historical square where it stands at the gateway to famed Istiklal Avenue, Daily Sabah writes. Taksim Mosque in Istanbul’s eponymous square was opened on Friday by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, marking an end to countless efforts and legal challenges to build it in the secular but Muslim-majority country
Conundrum Over Caucasian Albania
Since the beginning of the modern conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, interest in the history of Caucasian Albania has grown rapidly along with the politicization of the subject matter. Caucasian Albania is an ancient state, termed in …
100-year anniversary of Dagestan ASSR
This year marks 100 years since the founding of the Dagestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (DASSR). The corresponding decree was issued on January 20, 1921. This day, according to many historians and politicians, became the starting point for a new stage for the Dagestani peoples
Miscalculated: Armenian authorities forgot about ADR lands
Many Armenian TV channels disseminated the Constitutional Act proclaiming the restoration of Azerbaijan's independence, emphasizing that it reads that the present republic is the legal successor of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic …
“Magnificence of Fall: Iran under the Qajar dynasty”: exhibition in the Oriental Museum
The presented items show how the Iranian shah and his inner circle wanted to be seen
Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry reveals number of historical monuments destroyed by Armenia during Karabakh war
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an appeal on occasion of April 18 - International Day for Monuments and Historic Sites. According to the statement, April 18 is celebrated as the International Day for Monuments …
