Much of the early search for a lost Indus Valley language centred on the seals that were found when the old cities were ...

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Despite the mystery surrounding the script of the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) for over a century, India's Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has declared a $1 million prize for anyone who can ...

Some markings and a coin jammed between rock formations caught their attention — and for good reason. The traces revealed the chamber was once an ancient Roman sanctuary. A joint team of ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A woman poses for a photo in front Caryatid statues that prop up the porch of the 5th century B.C ...