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A lion from the pediment of the Parthenon in the Museum of the Acropolis. Construction: 447-432 BCE

The Lyceum of Aristotle, one of the centres of ancient Greek Philosophy. Founded: 334 BCE Location: Athens, Greece

The podium (bema) where ancient Athenian politicians spoke to the assembly. 5th century BCE.

An illustration of the town planning at the Chinese capital Chang'an. The city was the capital of the Western Han and Tang dynasties, amongst others. The orange section indicates the royal palace.

A wall painting from Prince Yide's tomb, Xian, China, depicting a towered gate of Chang'an, capital of the Western Han and Tang Dynasties, amongst others. Tang Era (618-907 CE).

A tomb painting depicting Ramesses III (1186-1155 BCE) offering incense. 12th century BCE.

The Great Isaiah Scroll is one of the most important manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible, containing the entire Book of Isaiah (apart from a few damaged parts) dating to about 150 BCE.

The Temple of Nike, Acropolis of Athens. Construction: 449-420 BCE

Reconstruction of the Neanderthal burial at La Chapelle-aux-Saints, France, on display at Musée de La Chapelle-aux-Saints, Corrèze, France.

Skeleton and reconstruction of the La Ferrassie 1 Neanderthal found in France, as seen in an exhibit in the National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo, Japan.