The world's oldest strategic board games have also been discovered in the current Near East region. Originally, these games were not just entertainment but were also used for divination and exploring ...

The ancient Near East, a region extending from the eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea to present-day Afghanistan, was home to several of the world's oldest civilizations. Favored with an ...

Ancient Near Eastern research and education have a long-standing tradition in Finland. The region has captivated Finnish scholars and explorers from the 19th century to the present day. Centre of ...