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Greek and Aramaic inscriptions by king Ashoka
Bilingual (Greek and Aramaic) inscriptions by king Ashoka at Kandahar (Shar-i-kuna). (3rd century BCE). Preserved at Kabul Museum. Today disappeared. Two-dimensional inscription. Greek (transliteration) 1. δέκα ἐτῶν πληρηεὺς...
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Greek Coins
Top row (L to R): Cos (300-190 BCE) Silver tetradrachm, crab. Syracuse (c. 400 BCE) - Silver decadrachm, head of Arethousa with dolphins. Macedon (306-283 BCE) - Silver tetradrachm, Poseidon with trident. Bottom row (L to R): Euboea...
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Greek Pottery Ornaments
Ten of the most common decorative ornaments used in ancient Greek pottery. These were used principally on the outer edges of the pottery wares and also on the neck, foot and around handles.
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Greek Trireme Model
A model of a trireme from ancient Greece. (Archaeological Museum, Hania, Crete)
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Greek Diplomatic Mission
An artist's rendition of what a diplomatic mission may have looked like in the ancient Greek world.
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Bronze Greek Athlete
A bronze Greek athlete recovered from the sea off Marathon. 340-330 BCE. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)
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Greek Hoplites [Artist's Impression]
An artist's rendition of how Greek hoplites may have appeared.
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Map of Etruscan and Greek influence in Italy
This map shows the greatest extent of Etruscan influence in Italy, during the seventh to fifth centuries BC, including the Campania region to the south.
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Greek Chariot
A depiction of a chariot with charioteer on an attic black-figure kylix (510-500 BCE). Olympia Archaeological Museum.
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Greek Phalanx
A scene depicting the Greek phalanx composed of heavily armed hoplite warriors.