This is the twelvth part in a series about riding night trains across Europe and the Near East to Armenia—to spend time in ...

Göbekli Tepe, Turkey Nestled in the rugged terrains of southeastern Turkey lies Göbekli Tepe, an archaeological site that ...

These brainy black birds are more than their unmistakable crow call. They've been a synergistic part of humanity's evolution.

Petrified wood is one of the most sought-after materials in the world for both its aesthetic value and its scientific value. But in Indonesia, miners who risk their lives to dig it up barely make ...

Learn more about some of the many monuments in Ottawa–Gatineau. You'll see traditional commemorations and perhaps a few surprises from the world of contemporary art. Take a walking tour and get a ...

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as a common human heritage that reflects the depth of historical and cultural ties between Syria and Turkey. The two sides stressed the need to enhance cooperation in the development fields ...

From Africa’s Swahili Coast to the Old City of Antakya in Turkey, the types of challenges faced by monuments on the Watch reflect the problems we face as a global society. In Sub-Saharan Africa, for ...

Pamukkale is a town in Turkey that's famous for its dazzling ... building thermal baths, monuments and a complex system of canals to bring the spring water to nearby villages and fields.