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Roman Aqueduct of Segovia
Image by James Blake Wiener

Roman Aqueduct of Segovia

The Roman of Aqueduct of Segovia dates from c. 112 CE, and it is one of Spain's most iconic sites. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
Segovia's Roman Aqueduct
Image by James Blake Wiener

Segovia's Roman Aqueduct

The Aqueduct of Segovia, located in what's present-day Spain, is supported by 167 arches in total. It is one of the most recognizable and famous of Roman ruins in Europe.
View of the Roman Aqueduct in Segovia, Spain
Image by James Blake Wiener

View of the Roman Aqueduct in Segovia, Spain

The Segovia Aqueduct was likely finished around the year 112 CE and once carried water from the Rio Frio situated 17 km (11 miles) from Segovia. It is one of Spain's cultural treasures, and it was listed in the 2006 World Monuments Watch...
Segovia Aqueduct
Image by James Blake Wiener

Segovia Aqueduct

The Aqueduct of Segovia is a Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain that was used for over a thousand years. It is one of the best preserved Roman aqueducts in existence. Its total lenght is 813 m and its height is 28 m.
Longshan Culture Territory, China
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Longshan Culture Territory, China

A map indicating the regions of north-east China occupied by the Longshan culture from c. 3000 to c. 1700 BCE.
Longshan Jade Blade
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Longshan Jade Blade

A ceremonial blade carved from jade by the Longshan culture of north-east China, 3000-1700 BCE. Length: 15.8 cm. (British Museum, London)
Longshan Black Pottery Vase
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Longshan Black Pottery Vase

A black pottery vessel produced by the Longshan culture of north-east China, 2nd millennium BCE. Height: 14 cm. (British Museum, London)
Prince's Tomb (Cava Lazzaro, Ragusa, Sicily)
Image by Salvatore Piccolo

Prince's Tomb (Cava Lazzaro, Ragusa, Sicily)

Castelluccian Culture tomb (early bronze age, 2200-1400 BCE) excavated in the rock, with a double-room and eight false pillars on the facade, in bas-relief, finely decorated with chevron engraving, triangles, circles and dots right inside...
Traditional Chinese Roof Tiles & Acroteria
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Traditional Chinese Roof Tiles & Acroteria

A detail of a roof from the Forbidden Cty, Beijing. In ancient Chinese architecture the yellow tiles, curved roof, and dragon acroteria were all typical features of imperial buildings.
Mesopotamian Gold Earring, Ur III
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Mesopotamian Gold Earring, Ur III

This is the upper surface of the earring . The right lower circle is broken and at the center of the trifoliate group lies a single golden sphere. The cuneiform text is read vertically, from the upper surface downwards on each segment, and...
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