By Gayane Barseghyan Yerevan is older than Rome — 2808 years old at present. The birth certificate of the ancient city is a cuneiform inscription, made in 782 BC by […] ...

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Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, authorities have temporarily closed Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third-holiest site in Islam, ...

The mosque’s single minaret, decorative star motifs and unique calligraphy make it a significant example of imperial Ottoman ...

The Yeni Mosque in Istanbul’s Eminönü stands out for its 67-year construction period, the longest for an Ottoman mosque, from ...

Mosul, Iraq -- The abuses of authoritarian regimes across the Middle East extend far beyond the displacement and persecution of indigenous communities such as the Assyrian people. These regimes have ...

The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is a historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It is one of the most famous landmarks in the city and a significant symbol of the Ottoman ...

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JERUSALEM – The Muslim holy month of Ramadan arrived Monday with no news of a cease-fire in Gaza, raising further concerns about tensions spreading to Jerusalem, where the Al-Aqsa mosque sits at the ...

At the heart of Anandabas village stands the nearly 150-year-old Anandabas 10-domed mosque – a structure locals describe as both a place of worship and a living testament to history, tradition and ...

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