The forgotten realm of Alexander
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The beauty of a place anciently known as Sogdiana, which gains its importance since Alexander, The Great, who crossed it, in his 22,000mile 13-year march from Greece to Punjab is discussed. It is a landscape where every beauty is left behind waiting to be discovered
Publication Name: Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0003-8113
Year: 2004
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Faking biblical history
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The intensive archaeological activities in the land of Bible are described. Archaeological discoveries of the century, made scholars outside the circle of true believers more skeptical of ever finding literal proof of the historicity of the Bible.
Publication Name: Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0003-8113
Year: 2003
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Pseudoscience in cyberspace: in the Hall of Ma'at, fed-up archaeology buffs fight back
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The Hall of Ma'at, an online information site, provides a forum for the factual discussion of ancient Egyptian history. The site was founded by archaeologists who wished to counter claims made by alternative history theorists.
Publication Name: Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0003-8113
Year: 2003
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