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A protome of an ancient Hellenic deity created from clay. Samos, Greece, c. 525 BCE. (Pushkin Museum, Moscow)

A plate made from clay with glaze traditionally attributed to the "Helgoland Painter." Campania, Italy, c. 350–325 BCE. (Pushkin Museum, Moscow)

An ancient Greek acroterion (akroteria) or architectural ornament made of limestone, which was placed on a flat base and positioned at the top of a building constructed in the classical style. Greece, c. 250 BCE. (Pushkin Museum, Moscow)

Mosaic fragment of St. Joseph done by an artist in Rome, Italy. Tesserae and stone, c. 600-725 CE. (Pushkin Museum, Moscow)

The cuneiform inscription on this rock narrates the conquest of the city of Luchiuni at Transcaucasia by King Menua. Menua was the 5th king of Urartu. c. 810 to c. 785/80 BCE. From Cholakert/Vorgebirge of Ararat (of extreme eastern Turkey...

This is an alabaster bas-relief depicting a standing human-headed and winged sage or genie; this is Apkallu, a protective spirit. He wears a horned helmet, elaborate dress, and marvellous accessories. Neo-Assyrian Period, 9th century BCE...

From the cuneiform inscriptions on this clay tablet we can conclude that recipes for making red glass were written with a made-up ancient date to give the impression of authority. Circa 1400-1200 BCE. Probably from Tell Umar (Seleucia on...

This limestone wall relief shows two men carrying shields and spears. Their distinctive costume identifies them as members of an entourage from the Land of Skudra (Thrace). From Persepolis, the Palace Terrace of Darius I (521-486 BCE), modern-day...

This gypsum wall panel depicts two bare-footed Assyria soldiers marching to the left. The bent tip on their helmets identify them as mercenaries. Neo-Assyrian Period, reign of Sennacherib, 704-680 BCE. From the South-West Palace at Nineveh...

The cuneiform inscription on this block mentions king Menua, son of the king Ishpuini. Menua was the 5th king of Urartu. From Anzaf, 10 kilometers northeast of Van (of eastern Turkey). c. 810 to c. 785/80 BCE. (Pergamon Museum, Berlin, Germany...