The city of Iskenderun, also known as Alexandretta, in todays Turkey, was originally founded by Alexander the Great.

In his new book Nalanda, breathtaking in its sweep and lyrical in its glory, the poet-diplomat Abhay K unearths with tender precision the most luminous jewel, nestled amid lush mango groves and ringed ...

Palmyra is one of the most famous sites in Syria for its extraordinary heritage and archaeological remains. Inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1980, the city saw much of its heritage destroyed ...

The scent of cardamom and saffron drifts from the kitchen of Sharjah's Bait Elowal, echoing the UAE's past as a vital node ...

In an urban quarry atmosphere, AD100 talent Vincenzo De Cotiis has created a jewel set within a centuries-old structure. From ...

Now a bustling capital, this city has remained relatively untouched by modernity and nearly unchanged for the past 300 years.

Toorji ka Jhalra, an 18th-century stepwell in Jodhpur, has been revitalized into a cultural hub, featuring textile ...