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The tragedy in Khojaly - the beginning of the Karabakh war

The tragedy in Khojaly - the beginning of the Karabakh war

February 26 is one of the most tragic dates in the history of Azerbaijan. On this day in 1992, Armenian nationalists, with the support of mercenaries, captured the city of Khojaly, where they massacred Azerbaijanis, killing 613 people, including 106 women and 63 children, and capturing 1,275 Khojaly residents. Another 150 went missing and 5,379 citizens were expelled.

Egypt unveils ancient royal tomb in Luxor

Egypt unveils ancient royal tomb in Luxor

Egyptian authorities announced Saturday the discovery of an ancient tomb in Luxor dating back around 3,500 years that archaeologists believe holds the remains of an 18th dynasty royal. …

Israel to excavate City of David's historical Pool of Siloam

Israel to excavate City of David's historical Pool of Siloam

The City of David Foundation will begin excavating the Pool of Siloam and open it to the public, the Israeli Antiquities Authority announced on Tuesday. The Pool of Siloam is an archaeological and historical site within the City of …

Flag of  Safavids raised in Horadiz

Flag of Safavids raised in Horadiz

According to some TG channels of Iranian Azerbaijanis, in the city of Horadiz in the Fizuli region of Azerbaijan, on the eve of Flag Day, on Saturday, the flag of the Safavids, the Turkic dynasty that ruled Iran from the beginning of the 16th to …

Egypt claims from UK stolen artefacts

Egypt claims from UK stolen artefacts

A group of Egyptian archaeologists launched in mid-September a public campaign to reclaim the Rosetta stone from the British Museum

Saudi-US marriage of convenience

Saudi-US marriage of convenience

When President Biden visited the Saudi city of Jiddah three months ago, he was greeted with a fratboy-like familiarity by the 37-year-old Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Fifty years on since Munich Olympics massacre

Fifty years on since Munich Olympics massacre

Germany and Israel's presidents will on Monday lead commemorations marking 50 years since the Munich Olympics attack. A row over the financial offer previously made by Berlin to victims' relatives had threatened to sour the …

How Cyrus the Great turned ancient Persia into a superpower

How Cyrus the Great turned ancient Persia into a superpower

A largely tolerant and merciful ruler, Persian king Cyrus the Great established one of the largest empires in world history. Through far-reaching military conquests and benevolent rule, Cyrus the Great transformed a small group of …

8 of the Largest Tools in the World

8 of the Largest Tools in the World

From a magnet that can lift an aircraft carrier to a turbine blade longer than a football field, these brawny behemoths get the big jobs done. For every power tool and piece of equipment in the average tool shed or garage, there’s …