The oldest surviving world map, known as the Imago Mundi, offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Babylonian life. Dating ...

Scientists have deciphered the world’s oldest map — and they believe it may lead them to the location of Noah’s Ark.

A CLEVER team of scientists have managed to decipher the world’s oldest map and claim it may show the location of “Noah’s Ark ...

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Scientists have deciphered the world's most ancient map that could help locate the remnants of ‘Noah’s ark’ in ancient Mesopotamia.