A team of paleontologists led by National Geographic Explorer Paul Sereno uncovered a trove of dinosaur fossils in the Sahara ...

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A couple who have volunteered in numerous excavations over the years found a "highly revered" ancient artifact at a fort in Northumberland, near Hadrian's Wall, in England.

The United Kingdom on Sunday became the latest country to back Morocco’s position on the disputed Western Sahara, calling its plan to keep the territory under Moroccan control “the most ...

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — The United Kingdom on Sunday became the latest country to back Morocco’s position on the disputed Western Sahara, calling its plan to keep the territory under Moroccan ...

Unesco-listed fortified town in northwest Africa fights to preserve buildings and medieval books about science, astronomy and history.

Show more Show less Oualata in Mauritania is one of a UNESCO-listed quartet of ancient, fortified towns or 'ksour' In their heyday, the ksour were trading and religious centres and now hold jewels ...