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Stories about: excavations

The Height of Luxury in the 7th Century BC In a new discovery, archaeologists in Israel have found the ruins of an ancient garden, which was the symbol of power in the old days. Having the power over water in the desert was a clear indicator that you were somebody.The structures date back to the 7th century BC, experts say, and feature complex irrigation syst... 5 November 2010 11:55 GMT Ancient Crocodiles Roamed Sahara with the Dinosaurs According to what evidence we have collected from the fossil record, dinosaurs ruled the land over what is now the Sahara desert more than 100 million years ago. But recent investigations have also revealed some of their companions, including an entire ensemble of crocodiles that seems to have accompanied the giant l... 20 November 2009 14:31 GMT