South Asia was once the eastern part of the Ancient Greek world, a pivotal yet little explored part of the Greek empire and ...

The organisers of the Islamic Arts Biennale have ceased trying to define Islamic art in favour of encouraging full expression of what it means to be a Muslim in the most diverse and inclusive way poss ...

One of the most famous, historic bazaars in all of Cairo is a bustling market street with gorgeous centuries-old architecture ...

Next up in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series is the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, by IM Pei, the first "mega-museum in the Gulf". This austere stack of limestone ...

Set along the Mediterranean coast, Algiers blends historic grandeur with contemporary energy. White-washed buildings reflect its unique character, while the Casbah’s narrow alleys and ancient palaces ...

The relationship between textiles and shelter would go on to shape the entire history of architecture, from prehistoric settlements to modern skyscrapers. What lessons might these ancient origins ...

The precious pre-Islamic artifacts destroyed by the jihadists are now in pieces, but the archaeologists working in Nimrud are undaunted by the colossal task they face ...

Rajab, the seventh month in the Islamic calendar starts on January 2nd and ends on January 31st, 2025 based on the moon sighting. Due to spirituality and its history related to important incidents in ...

Tracing temple-studded coastlines and rivers that gave birth to epoch-shaping civilizations, these sailings reveal how the waves have shaped our world.

The Rajab is the seventh month of the Islamic calendar starting on 2nd January 2025, depending on the moon sighting. In Islamic history, this month is important as it includes a few events from the ...

To learn the history of a new destination ... the white-marble mausoleum is a prime example of Indo-Islamic architecture. Inspired by Hollywood duo Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, Dancing House ...

Africa, a continent of immense diversity, history and rapid urbanization, is home to some of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Its largest urban centers are economic and cultural powerhouses, ...