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Is there any evidence of Buddhism in pre-islamic Saudi Arabia?

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Why did the ancient Egyptians create so much monumental architecture compared to their ancient compatriots?

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Why is ancient Indian architecture so heavily dominated by stone structures?

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Did cultures besides the ancient Romans have animal-duelling past times?

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Did ancient Indian civilizations have structures that functioned specifically as public gathering places similar to the Agora or Roman forum?

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The Wikipedia page for shoulder armor only mentions European use, did this type of armor not appear in other cultures?

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Do most cultures have a cake-making tradition?

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How widespread was the hunting of tigers during the British Raj?

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How much of a resistance did the vedic tribes put up against the Bharatas in the Mahabharata?

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What was the most prosperous city/settlement known from ancient or pre-modern Times?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is there any evidence of Buddhism in pre-islamic Saudi Arabia?	189
Why did the ancient Egyptians create so much monumental architecture compared to their ancient compatriots?	44
Why is ancient Indian architecture so heavily dominated by stone structures?	13
Did cultures besides the ancient Romans have animal-duelling past times?	11
Did ancient Indian civilizations have structures that functioned specifically as public gathering places similar to the Agora or Roman forum?	8
The Wikipedia page for shoulder armor only mentions European use, did this type of armor not appear in other cultures?	5
Do most cultures have a cake-making tradition?	3
How widespread was the hunting of tigers during the British Raj?	2
How much of a resistance did the vedic tribes put up against the Bharatas in the Mahabharata?	1
What was the most prosperous city/settlement known from ancient or pre-modern Times?	1