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  "id": 14094766,
  "title": "The biggest archaeological discoveries in the Middle East of 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/the-biggest-archaeological-discoveries-in-the-middle-east-of-2026",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-13T02:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/10/13/the-biggest-archaeological-discoveries-in-the-middle-east-of-2026/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Since January, archaeologists in the Middle East have made several remarkable discoveries that shed new light on ancient civilizations. In Al Ain, a Bronze Age communal tomb revealed funeral traditions that endured for over a millennium, while an inscription at Tell Abu Seify near the Suez Canal may point to the location of Egypt's lost city of Masn. Nineveh, Iraq, yielded a stone stele documenting King Ashurbanipal's ambitions, contributing to the preservation of the city's heritage damaged during ISIS's occupation. In the Mediterranean, an ancient bronze ring with a depiction of the Lighthouse of Alexandria was found, providing a rare visual record of the iconic structure. At Karahantepe in Turkey, an 11,000-year-old carved human face on a limestone pillar suggests early artistic expression, while South Sinai revealed thousands of years of rock art in a natural sandstone shelter. These discoveries collectively deepen our understanding of the region's rich history.",
  "summary": "The Middle East continues to reveal traces of its ancient past, with discoveries offering new insight into how early civilisations lived, worshipped and organised society. Since January, archaeologists have uncovered ancient burial chambers, royal monuments and prehistoric artworks. Some finds may answer long-standing historical questions, while others are challenging what we know about the…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "The biggest archaeological discoveries in the Middle East of 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/the-biggest-archaeological-discoveries-in-the-middle-east-of-2026-14095929",
        "published": "2026-10-13T02:01:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "IMF slashes Middle East growth outlook due to war disruptions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/imf-slashes-middle-east-growth-outlook-due-to-war-disruptions",
        "published": "2026-10-13T02:14:33.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}