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Heracles fighting Nemean Lion
Hercules (or Herakles) fighting the Nemean lion on an ancient Greek clay pitcher in black figure style. In ancient Greek mythology, Hercules defeated the lion of Nemea and took the lion's skin to King Eurystheus. This...
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Amphitheater at Augusta Raurica
In Roman times, the amphitheater in Augusta Raurica was a place of horror. Up to 13,000 spectators gathered here to watch gory entertainment, which included animal hunts, gladiatorial combat and executions. The amphitheater...
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Roman Baths at Augusta Raurica
The baths at Augusta Raurica in what is now present-day Switzerland were probably built shortly after 100 CE and remained in use for approximately 150 years.
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Curia at Augusta Raurica
The Roman curia was the town hall of Augusta Raurica. This was where the town council consisting of 100 councillors or "decuriones" held its meetings with the "duoviri," the two mayors. The town councillors were held in...
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Map of Ancient Raurici Cities and Towns
This is a map of Augusta Raurica and nearby cities in what was formerly Roman Switzerland. These cities and towns were occupied by the Celtic Raurici tribe before and after the Roman conquest of Switzerland...
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Basilica at Augusta Raurica
The basilica was the administration and court building of Augusta Raurica. The basilica was richly furnished and decorated – a veritable palace for Roman authorities. The basilica was renovated at least once. The retaining...
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Roman Water Main from Augusta Raurica
The arch shown here was part of an underground water main, which from c. 70 CE, brought large quantities of water to Augusta Raurica, which is located in present-day Switzerland. It supplied the public baths...
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View of Roman Temple on Schonbuhl Hill
Standing on Schönbühl Hill, one finds the old Roman religious district at Augusta Raurica in what is present-day Switzerland. It existed from the early days of the town. Around 50 CE, several small temples stood...
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Walls of Augusta Raurica's Theater
The distinctive Roman theater was last used as a playhouse and a venue for religious festivals and political meetings in Augusta Raurica, which is located in present-day Switzerland. Before that it had been altered...
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Roman Theater at Augusta Raurica
The theater at Augusta Raurica is the best-preserved ancient theatre of its kind north of the Alps. Large parts of it were uncovered as far back as 150 years ago. Over the past 100 years, the ruins underwent several...
