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Afghanistan declares its first national park

Afghanistan declares its first national park

— 22 April 11:10 | News

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) applauded Afghanistan's National Environment Protection Agency (NEPA), which announced today the establishment of the country's first internationally recognised national park... — full story


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Caistor skeleton mystifies archaeologists

— 16 September 14:24

A skeleton, found at one of the most important, but least understood, Roman sites in Britain is puzzling experts from The University of Nottingham... — full story

A rare discovery: An engraved gemstone carrying a portrait of Alexander the Great

— 15 September 14:14

A rare and surprising archaeological discovery at Tel Dor: A gemstone engraved with the portrait of Alexander the Great was uncovered during excavations by an archaeological team directed... — full story

Figurines of Aphrodite from the era of the Roman Empire discovered in Hippos

— 14 September 17:24

An ancient treasure comprising three figurines of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, which was buried underground for over 1,500 years, was uncovered during the tenth season of excavations... — full story

Afghanistan declares its first national parkAfghanistan declares its first national park

— 22 April 11:10

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) applauded Afghanistan's National Environment Protection Agency (NEPA), which... — full story

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Purple skies, MartiniquePurple skies, Martinique

— 4 October 00:02

Purple skies, Martinique; photograph taken on 16 November 2006 during scientific expedition to the Caribbean region... — full story

Spectacular sunset near MartiniqueSpectacular sunset near Martinique

— 4 October 00:02

Spectacular sunset, Martinique; photograph taken on 16 November 2006 during scientific expedition to the Caribbean region... — full story