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The inscription on this basalt funerary stele mentions the names of Errethas and Marthes. Roman Period, January 109 CE. From Damascus, in modern-day Syria. (Museum of Archaeology, Istanbul, Turkey).

This marble votive stele has an Egyptian style (note the row of uraeus cobras at the top). First half of the 5th century BCE. From Sidon, in modern-day Lebanon. (Museum of Archaeology, Istanbul, Turkey).

This is a marble funerary stele. The Greek inscription reads: "Here lies the baby, Germanicus Andros, who has a spirit. He left the troubles of wisdom and effort to his mother and father." From Aleppo, in modern-day Syria. Roman Period...

This is a marble votive stele depicting a standing male looking to the right. He holds objects in both hands and wears a head cap. Roman Period, 5th to 4th century BCE. From Sidon, in modern-day Lebanon. (Museum of Archaeology, Istanbul...

"This marble sarcophagus is thought to have belonged to a member of the royal family and has come to be known as the "Prince Sarcophagus". On each of its long sides, a pair of angles in flight carrying the circular monogram of Christ in a...

The 11th century CE Great Hall of Winchester Castle, England

The Great Hall of Caerphilly Castle, Wales. 13th century CE.

The Waterloo Block entrance, Tower of London, England.

The wood and iron portcullis of Bodiam Castle, East Sussex, England. 14th century CE.

A latrine, typical of those built into medieval castle walls. 12-14th century CE. Château de Gageac, Gageac-et-Rouillac, Dordogne, France.