Peru Reverses Plans to Shrink Protected Zone Around Nazca Lines
Peru’s Culture Ministry has reversed its plan to reduce the protected area around the world-famous Nazca Lines after facing backlash from archaeologists and critics.
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Peru Nixes Plan to Shrink Nazca Lines Protected Area
Peru’s Culture Ministry reversed plans to reduce the protected buffer zone around the iconic Nazca Lines after archaeologists and critics raised concerns over agriculture and mining expansion.
When Relics Speak: Sphinx-Shaped Pendant Unearthed in Uzbekistan
A sphinx-shaped pendant found at Uzbekistan’s Rabot site highlights Silk Road cultural exchanges between the Chinese mainland and Central Asia.
When Relics Speak: Rhytons from Old Nisa Bridge Ancient Silk Road Ties
Unearthed at Old Nisa in Turkmenistan, ornate rhytons highlight ancient rituals and Silk Road links reaching the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Shanxi Unveils Sci-Fi Underground Archaeology Cabin
Shanxi’s new underground archaeology cabin, built 10m beneath a 2,700-year-old cemetery, blends imagers and microscopes to create a high-tech lab at the dig site.
Rediscovering the Silk Road: China and Central Asia’s Shared Heritage
Explore how China and five Central Asian nations are reviving the Silk Road through archaeology, digital restoration and museum collaborations, forging fresh cultural ties.
How Persian Silverware Revealed Guangzhou’s 2,000-Year-Old Trade Legacy
A Persian-styled silver box from Zhao Mo’s 2,000-year-old tomb highlights Guangzhou’s role as an ancient global trade hub, bridging East and West centuries ago.
Unearthing Liangzhu: Secrets of a 5,300-Year-Old Civilization
Discover Liangzhu, a 5,300-year-old ancient city in the Yangtze River Delta of the Chinese mainland with massive walls, water systems and ritual jade artifacts.
Persian Silver Box Reveals Guangzhou’s 2,000-Year-Old Global Hub
Discover how a Persian-styled silver box found in Zhao Mo’s tomb reveals Guangzhou’s role as a global trade hub over 2,000 years ago.
Ming Dynasty Relics Unearthed in Indonesia Spark Silk Road Stories
Ming Dynasty porcelain unearthed in Cirebon, Indonesia, traces centuries-old Silk Road trade with the Cirebon Sultanate, revealing a vibrant maritime history.