Archaeologists have confirmed the discovery of Alexandria on the Tigris, a lost city founded by Alexander the Great in southern Iraq that once served as a major trade hub linking India, Mesopotamia ...

Alexandria on the Tigris reemerges as archaeologists map a forgotten port city that once powered ancient global trade.

When people think of the Roman Empire, they usually imagine Rome itself. But by the time the Western Roman Empire collapsed in 476 AD, its capital was no longer Rome — it was the city of Ravenna.

Around 400 AD, the Roman Empire still dominated much of Europe. Across the continent, cities built by the Romans were thriving centers of administration, trade, and culture. Roman roads connected ...

Archaeologists confirmed the location of Alexandria on the Tigris, a lost city founded by Alexander the Great in Iraq that served as a major ancient trade hub.