Archaeologists have discovered mysterious ancient architecture cut into a rocky landscape on Madagascar, the world's fourth largest island, a study says. The study details recent investigations at ...

Many ancient Egyptian, Greek and Islamic religious buildings share a common feature known as hypostyle. Defined as rows of columns that support a roof, this solution has developed in different ...

The Colosseum in Rome has been restored using ancient techniques and materials, enhancing its historical authenticity while providing a better experience for millions of visitors.

The Colosseum in Rome has been restored using ancient travertine marble, recreating lost architectural elements and enhancing its historical significance.

Much before humans constructed their first permanent shelters, they discovered the protective power of animal hides as a barrier against harsh environmental conditions. This fundamental principle of ...

An ancient Pompeii wall at a newly excavated site, where Associate Professor Admir Masic applied compositional analysis (overlayed to right) to understand how ancient Romans made concrete that has ...

Side-by-side photographs by Carolyn Brown of the Great Mosque of Samarra, Iraq, and the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square in downtown Dallas. Both images are on display at the Architecture and Design ...

The ingenuity of the construction techniques used by Greek builders 2,000 years ago continues to dazzle the world. What did these ancient engineers get right? And how does looking to the past help ...

Nendo Takes On Architecture With A Huge New Public Plaza (And A Trampoline, Of Course) The Japanese design studio—known for its prolific output—continues its quest to take over the world.

Located in the heart of Beijing, the Palace Museum is home to China's largest and best-preserved complex of ancient palace architecture. It manages more than 1.95 million cultural relics and artifacts ...