Early church at Aqaba

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Remains of the oldest known structure used as a Christian church have been uncovered at Aqaba, Jordan. The walls date to the late third or early fourth century. Analysis shows the basilica had a central nave with side aisles, and an entrance oriented to the east. Some earlier structures were used as churches, but were originally built for other purposes. In use for less than a century, the church may have been destroyed by an earthquake.

Research, Discovery and exploration, Archaeology, Churches, Church buildings, Aqaba, Jordan

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Saga of the Persian princess

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The exposure of the forgery of the mummifield remains of the daughter of the Persian king Xerxes is described. Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan all claimed ownership of this item. Oscar White Muscarella, an expert on Near Eastern forgeries, exposed this hoax.

Art, Iranian

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Faking African art

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A discussion of the techniques of Malian terra-cottas and of the way they circumvented theremoluminescence tests by joining authentic fragments to forged ones. The forgers also studied books on West African terra cottas to learn about the genuine article.

Art, African, African art

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